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2004-06-14
Stepping out from her folk trio, The Be Good Tanyas, singer-songwriter Jolie Holland has crafted a 12 cut disc that digs deep into her dark moments. The jazzy feel of "Old Fashioned Morphine" could come off a Leon Redbone disc but the lyrics are much darker than his standard fare. The same can be said for "Good Bye California" which is an unflinching look at personal despair that takes you to the brink of ending it all.
Lighter fare includes the strong willed survivalist of "Poor Girl Blues" and "Amen" which waxes eloquent about a new found love. While nothing here will ignite a party, Holland gives you plenty to think about.
Smitty
BORIS GARCIA
Once More Into the Bliss
Donnie Fritts
Oh My Goodness
AMY SPEACE
Songs For Bright Street
Todd Snider
Peace, Love and Anarchy (Rarities, B-Sides and Demos, Vol. 1)
OR, THE WHALE
Self-Titled
WILLIE NELSON
Lost Highway
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