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
Mark Brown
Uncle Buckle
Waiting For Henry
Town Called Patience
DEVENDRA BANHART
What Will We Be
AMY SPEACE
Songs For Bright Street
MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Noise from Words
Get Together
Banana Recalls Youngblood Classics
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