2009-05-11
Shindell’s seventh studio release should please his fans, although I don’t think it’s his strongest release. None of the songs here have quite the lyrical power as “The Ballad of Mary Magdalene” or “Are You Happy Now?” although that’s not to say there’s nothing worthwhile here. “Parasol Ants” is an upbeat track that compares God to “a local hood” whose breath “is the gale.” You can guess who the ants symbolize. Unfortunately, the other standout track (in my opinion), “State of the Union,” contains the S-word, so it’s a no-play. On the whole this is a decent release; I just was expecting a little more from an artist who, at his best, writes some really great songs NO PLAY TRACK 7MARE WAKEFIELD
Meant To Be
JENNY SCHEINMAN
The Littlest Prisoner
AMANDA SHIRES
Carrying Lightning
HARLEM PARLOR MUSIC CLUB
SALT OF THE EARTH
TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON
Steamboat in a Cornfield
Pure Prairie League
All In Good Time
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