JOE HENRY

Civilians

2007-08-27

The lyrics on this recording are phenomenal, like when you have a really great novel that you can’t put down, you read a paragraph of prose and marvel at its perfection. It’s not the strange esoteric work of the past but a collection of accessible and interesting songwriting. You might read the liner notes about his home and state of mind, which is decidedly happy. Check out the musicians he employs. Bill Frisell and Loudon Wainwright III are two of them. Teresa Jeanne

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 10/2008

    CHARLIE HADEN – Family & Friends
    Rambling Boy

  • reviewed 05/2008

    KATE RUSBY
    Awkward Annie

  • reviewed 08/2007

    MICK HARVEY
    Two of Diamonds

  • reviewed 04/2004

    Darden Smith
    Circo

  • reviewed 10/2008

    Thea Gilmore
    – Liejacker

  • reviewed 10/2006

    RANDALL BRAMBLETT
    Rich Someday

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.