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As befits a woman who was born a fourth-generation Montana resident, Stephanie Davis' album River of No Return is country & western that favors the "western," both in terms of its musical approach and lyrical outlook. Backed by a small but empathetic acoustic combo who know how to put some swing in their step (anchored by Rich O'Brien on guitar and mandolin and Tom Morrell on steel guitar), Davis moves back and forth between songs of the western life, such as "Salt River Valley" and "Prairie Lullaby," and moral fables (such as "Give a Little Back" and "The Gift") that manage to sound heartfelt without becoming preachy in the process. While the album's production is a bit on the lean side, the performances sound fine, and Davis' voice, like her songs, manages to be both subtle and expressive, and her c&w material is convincing without losing touch with the easygoing swing of her earlier set of jazz and pop standards, I'm Pullin' Through (she's not a bad fiddler, either). Riders in the Sky contribute their typically superb harmonies on two cuts. A modest but enjoyable effort that suggests Davis is a talent worth watching. ~ Mark Deming
Includes liner notes by Rich O'Brien.
Personnel: Stephanie Davis (vocals, fiddle); Tom Morrell (steel guitar, dobro); Rich O'Brien (guitar, mandolin); Gary Hogue (steel guitar); Woody Paul (fiddle, background vocals); John Mock (penny whistle); Dave Alexander (trumpet); Mark Abbott (bass); Greg Hardy (drums); Ranger Doug, Too Slim (background vocals).
Stephanie Davis River Of No Return Songs | 1. | Give a Little Bit Back | |
| 2. | Salt River Valley | |
| 3. | Gift, The | |
| 4. | Lone Star Swing | |
| 5. | Prairie Lullabye | |
| 6. | Diamond-O, The | |
| 7. | Saturday Night at the Whitebird School | |
| 8. | River of No Return | |
| 9. | Big Sky Bounce | |
| 10. | Wolves | $0.99 | |
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River Of No Return Music Review Average Rating: (4 out of 5 stars)  The Jewel of the Treasure State
If the words "western music" conjure up images of Gene, Rex, Roy and The Sons Of The Pioneers singing heartbreaking ballads to herds of disinterested cattle, then you'll be pleasantly surprised by Montana native Stephanie Davis' "River Of No Return", the premiere release on her independent Recluse Records label. Davis, who endured a self-imposed exile to Nashville in order to hone her composing and performing skills (and was rewarded by having her songs recorded by Garth Brooks, who requested that she be his opening act while touring), wrote eight of the ten songs on this album. She explores the subject of the Modern West as both a concept of reality ["Wolves", where ranchers face the threats of both four and two-legged predators, and "Give A Little Bit Back", advocating extending a helping hand to the less fortunate], and as a state of mind [the idyllic "Prairie Lullabye", and the cowboy and cowgirl anthem "The Diamond-O"]. Other selections include the holiday-themed "The Gift", western standards "Salt River Valley", "River Of No Return", and instrumentals "Saturday Night At The White Bird School", a swinging "Big Sky Bounce", and a bouncing "Lone Star Swing". Released in 1996 to celebrate her return to the Big Sky country, "River Of No Return" showcases Stephanie Davis' considerable talent as both composer and performer.
Submitted by albatross (Idaho)
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