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. TilapiaNatalie Merchant
The House Carpenter's DaughterThe House Carpenter's Daughter
SECRET SISTERS
The Secret Sisters
LISA HALEY
King Cake
WITHERED HAND
New Gods
Darlo Anger's Republic of Strings
Generation Nation
DAVID MOLINARI
Whispering to a Crowd
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