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. TilapiaREUBEN AND THE DARK
FUNERAL SKY
ANDREW ANDERSON
As Long As This Thing's Flyin'
MICHAEL MCDERMOTT
Noise from Words
Rachel Harrington
The Bootleggers Daughter
FRIGHTENED RABBIT
The Midnight Organ Fight
Caroline Aiken
Broken Wings Heal
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