2007-09-20
Sigh…well, you see, I do really like Christine Lavin. But, this is her 18th release, and it just seems like I’ve heard all of these before. Her writing is witty, the old acoustic guitar plunks and plinks with verve and glee, and the songs are all very topical. And when she sings “Tom Cruise Scares Me”, well, c’mon, who could disagree with that? As usual, a sprinkle of Ms. Lavin will fit into almost any set and provide a little kick. Like I noted above, however, all of these just sounded far too familiar. Kindly Old Mr. TilapiaVarious Artists
Our Side of Town: A Red House Records 25th Anniversary Collection
ANA EGGE
Lazy Days
CHRIS KASPER
Chasing another Sundown
DEAD FINGERS
Big Black Dog
NEIL YOUNG
LE NOISE
Kasey Chambers
Wayward Angel
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