2007-06-11
The debut CD of Chicago duo Jodee Lewis and Steve Hendershot, this is a real melding of country and blues music that ends up as soulful Americana (yet another new sub-genre?). Lewis, who does sound like a young Alison Krauss, was a chemical engineer before she hooked up with journalist Hendershot to become The Spares. She has an emotional voice and does best on the quieter, heartfelt numbers such as "Allentown," Valley of Vision" and "Grace." But a couple of the up-tempo songs are fine, too, like the opener, "Mexico," and an insightful tune about dating as older adults, "Isn't it Obvious." I hope they keep away from their day jobs, because this duo has potential. 05/07 MJVD F-Alternative-CountryBen Harper
Diamonds on the Inside
EILEN JEWELL
QUEEN OF THE MINOR KEY
AMBER NICOLE
Lead You The Way Back Home
Bruce Robinson
- The New World
Great Lakes Myth Society
Great Lakes Myth Society
James McMurtry
Childish Things
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