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 11/2016

    Seth Walker
    Gotta Get Back

  • reviewed 03/2010

    CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS
    Genuine Negro Jig

  • reviewed 06/2011

    THE BOXER REBELLION
    The Cold Still

  • reviewed 01/2010

    CHRIS KASPER
    Chasing another Sundown

  • reviewed 08/2017

    Mike Blakely
    Keepsake

  • reviewed 12/2009

    BOCA CHICA
    Lace Up Your Workboots

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.