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 11/2006

    THE GUGGENHEIM GROTTO
    Waltzing Alone

  • reviewed 04/2016

    Freddy & Francine
    Gung Ho

  • reviewed 09/2007

    DONAVON FRANKENREITER
    Recycled Recipes

  • reviewed 04/2008

    Silent Radio
    Silent Radio

  • reviewed 09/2004

    Fairport Convention
    Over the Next Hill

  • reviewed 10/2013

    LAST GOOD TOOTH
    Not Without Work and Rest

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.