2006-02-07
Ahh, the wait is over. Beth Orton has done it “au natural.” Beth stripped, just her and a few others on each tune. Warm and enveloping. Every time I listened, I heard something different. This release is not Central Reservation, her high water mark for some. But this work shows herself—assuredness. Nice laid back tunes here folks. Great for any time of the day.Only regret is that the songs are short for my liking. Quality over quantity I say. A WYCE “fave” in the making.
- Mike on the Mic
Various Artists
A Tribute to Billy Joe Shaver Live
THE STEEL WHEELS
RED WING
ALEJANDRO ESCOVEDO
Real Animal
JOHN DRISKELL HOPKINS AND BALSAM RANGE
Daylight
LONESOME JANE
Once I Had
Cerys Matthews
Cockahoop
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