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Austin, TX, sure has it good -- a lot of amazing musicians are calling it home: Shawn Colvin, Patty Griffin, and the Dixie Chicks, to name a few. Add Kelly Willis to the list, because with Easy she has earned, or at least kept, her place in amazing-ville. Funny thing is, Willis is almost the perfect synthesis of the above-mentioned artists. She has a tender, romantic way in her songcrafting not at all unlike Colvin. Her voice has an rich, expressive ache, as does Griffin's. And she incorporates the best of country and bluegrass music into her own sonic foundry à la the Dixie Chicks (it certainly doesn't hurt much that she and Dixie Chick Emily Robison are sisters-in-law via the Robison brothers, Bruce and Charlie). With Easy, Willis offers up a half-dozen original compositions and a few very tasteful covers that are, well, easy -- easy on the ear, easy on the heart, easy on the mind. She's one of those gals who can say she was country when country wasn't cool, if only for her dignified and much-appreciated adherence to a real, organic, rooted sound that's as much Americana as anything else. This framework suits her well. The record would have been great without them, but it should also be noted that some very talented folks contributed a little something along the way. Alison Krauss, Chris Thile, Vince Gill, Dan Tyminski, and Ian McLagan all get a tip of the hat on this one, too. ~ Kelly McCartney
2002 album for the critically acclaimed singer/songwriter includes appearances from Vince Gill, Union Station's Dan Tyminski & Nickel Creek's Chris Thile. Ten tracks including a cover of Kirsty MacColl's 'Don't Come The Cowboy With Me Sunny Jim!'. Rykodisc.
Recorded at Bismeaux Studio, Austin, Texas and The Dog House, Nashville, Tennessee.
Personnel: Kelly Willis (vocals); Mark Spencer (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, National guitar, baritone guitar, piano, bonang); Chuck Prophet (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, Wurlitzer organ); Lloyd Maines (electric guitar, steel guitar); Rolf Sieker (banjo); Chris Thile, Paul Glasse (mandolin); Amy Farris (violin, viola, background vocals); Ian McLagan (piano, Wurlitzer organ); Floyd Domingo, Floyd Domino (piano); Tony Edwards (glockenspiel); Rafael Gayol (drums); Dan Tyminski, Alison Krauss, Vince Gill, Bruce Robison (background vocals).
Audio Mixer: Gary Paczosa.
Recording information: Bismeaux Studio, Austin, TX; The Dog House, Nashville, TN.
Photographer: Dana Tynan.
Personnel includes: Kelly Willis (vocals); Mark Spencer, Chuck Prophet (acoustic & electric guitars); Lloyd Maines (steel guitar, Papoose guitar); Chris Thile (mandolin); Amy Farris (viola, background vocals); Ian McLagan (piano, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond B-3 organ); Floyd Domino (piano); John Ludwick (bass); Rafael Gayol (drums); Tony Edwards (glockenspiel); Bruce Robinson, Vince Gill, Dan Tyminski, Allison Krauss (background vocals).
Q (9/02, p.116) - 3 stars out of 5 - "...A fine showcase for Willis's subtle vocal charms..." Easy Music | List Price | $11.98 (You save $1.83) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Progressive CDs, Contemporary Country, Country, Enhanced CD | | Label | Rykodisc | | Orig Year | 2002 | | All Time Sales Rank |  9293  | | CD Universe Part number | 4938654 | | Catalog number | 10622 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Aug 20, 2002 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Gary Paczosa; Kelly Willis | | Engineer | Gary Paczosa | | Personnel | Ian McLagan - piano, Wurlitzer piano, Hammond B-3 organ
Lloyd Maines - electric guitar, steel guitar
Mark Spencer - acoustic guitar, electric guitar, National guitar, baritone guitar, piano, bonang
Rafael Gayol - drums
Floyd Domino - piano
Kelly Willis - vocals
John Ludwick - bass
Tony Edwards - glockenspiel
Amy Farris - viola, background vocals
Also: Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Chris Thile, Dan Tyminski, Chris Thile, Chuck Prophet, Bruce Robison, Paul Glasse, Rolf Sieker |
Easy Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)  A slice of heaven
Even though it's a cliche, Kelly Willis could sing the phone book and make it beautiful. She embodies all that is good in country music, shying away from the pop leanings of country radio, and sticking to traditionally earnest songs about home and heartache. Go see her live; there's no alteration done in the studio, she really sings that well.
Submitted by a reviewer (Lubbock, TX, USA) 
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  JUST ANOTHER GLOWING REVIEW
Short and Sweet (like Kelly); Thank you for continuing the Emmylou Harris, Rosanne Cash intimacy and integrity in atleast one of the sub-genres of what has been come to be called country music.
Submitted by BLUESCOCK (Battle Crack, MI)
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THE BEST so far
Great songs, the melody perfectly blends with the voice. Her best album so far.
Submitted by a reviewer (Pasadena, CA, USA)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No Easy Is easily her best...!
I've followed this little lady from her first album, and this is by far the finest offering in her blossoming career. She has paid her dues and is playing with the creme. Her personality really shines in Easy. Enjoy!
(ps...Bruce Robison ~not Robinson~ is her husband, and a great songwriter and performer also!)
Submitted by a reviewer (knoxville, tn, usa)
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