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It's easy to raise expectations too high after reading all of the nice things critics have written about Michael Fracasso. On his fifth album, A Pocketful of Rain, the singer/songwriter, rock & roller, and pop tunesmith offers up a dozen songs in his clear, emotive tenor. He's joined by an impressive guest list including vocalists Patty Griffin and Eliza Gilkyson, and a revolving group of supporting musicians including bassist George Reiff and drummer Rob Sanchez. One of the strongest cuts is the opener, "All or Nothing," a spare lament beautifully sung against the backdrop of acoustic guitar and a steady bass. Griffin's harmony here and elsewhere adds another layer to the mix, intertwining with Fracasso to create a moving blend of voices that perfectly underlines the emotion of the song. Other strong cuts include "Devil's Deal," with Griffin providing a bluesy undercurrent to Fracasso's high lead, and the title cut, a catchy bit of pop. The only small complaint is that the album notes and lyrics are difficult to read on A Pocketful of Rain, which, since singer/songwriter lyrics are important, is a bit irritating. But Fracasso gets the musical portion of the program right, so all else will be forgiven. Fans and singer/songwriter aficionados will want to pick up a copy. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Audio Mixer: Mac McNabb.
Recording information: Crop Circle Sound; Oxford Audio.
Photographer: Traci Goudie.
Arranger: Charlie Sexton.
Personnel includes: Michael Fracasso (vocals, acoustic & electric guitars); Patty Griffin, Mark Hallman (vocals); Mac McNabb (organ); George Reiff (bass); Rob Sanchez (drums).
Personnel: Michael Fracasso (vocals, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, National guitar, accordion, synthesizer, percussion); Mark Hallman, Patty Griffin, Beaver Nelson (vocals); Mac McNabb (electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, mandolin, organ, glockenspiel, percussion); Eamon McLoughlin (violin); Brian Standefer (cello); Robbie Sanchez, Mark Patterson (drums).
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Even by the most lackadaisical release schedule, three decades is a bit of a wait between a group's first and second albums. Of course, this pause in the discography of progressive-country cult heroes the Flatlanders can be explained by the fact that each of the three members spent the time in the middle becoming respected solo singer-songwriters. Still, it sounds like no time passed at all between the posthumously released MORE A LEGEND THAN A BAND and the reunited bliss of NOW AGAIN, as the reunited band's mix of traditional country, Townes Van Zandt-like troubadourism, and cowboy mysticism remains unquestionably intact and vital.
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