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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. Tilapia
Joel Rafael
Americana Music Festival Sampler
CAT POWER
The Greatest
RAMBLIN’ JACK ELLIOT
I Stand Alone
The Melodic
Effra Parade
BROTHER ADAMS
Almost Alive at Front Street
OR, THE WHALE
Self-Titled
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