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Kathleen Edwards excels at simple denim-and-leather country rock that recalls the best moments of Freedy Johnston and Lucinda Williams. Like these artists, Edwards writes mournful vignettes from the POV of down-at-the-heel small-town folks, with a rueful tenderness that suggests compassion beyond her years. Edwards sings in a pretty-yet-tomboyish voice that conveys longing, frustration, and often a vivifying redemption. Tom Petty sideman Benmont Tench and Sarah McLachlan's mentor Pierre Marchand help out on keyboards, while guitarist (and occasional co-writer) Colin Cripps provides tasteful leads that take flight when Edwards's vocals hover closer to the ground.
Edwards has a gift for writing choruses that burrow under the skin, both for their melodic seductiveness and their lyrical acumen. "Away," an airy acoustic tune about an abandoned love, haunts long after listening, and the boisterous title track boasts a compelling refrain. The most effective song overall is "Copied Keys," a mid-tempo lament about being subsumed by a relationship conducted on someone else's terms. The album ends on an up note with the gently philosophical "Good Things."
Personnel: Kathleen Edwards (acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, banjo, strings); Kathleen Edwards (vocals); Jim Bryson, Jim James (vocals); Eric Heywood (pedal steel guitar); Richard Underhill (alto saxophone); Chris Gale (tenor saxophone); Bryden Baird (trumpet); William Carn (trombone); Kevin McGarragher (bass guitar); Gary Craig (drums); Peter Von Althen (shaker, tambourine); Colin Cripps (electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, slide guitar, xylophone, tambourine); Richard Bell (accordion, piano); Benmont Tench (piano, organ); Pierre Marchand (piano); Joel Christopher Anderson (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: Jim Scott .
Entertainment Weekly (p.140) - Ranked #4 in Entertainment Weekly's 'Top Ten Records of the Year' -- "Edwards is that rarity -- a modern-day songwriter who loves a good story and memorable characters." Entertainment Weekly (No. 809, p.71) - "[T]here's dignity and strength in [Edward's] stoic voice....[She's a] tough alt-country cookie..." - Grade: A Uncut (p.108) - 4 stars out of 5 - "[An] eloquent set of songs about absence and change." Mojo (Publisher) (p.98) - 3 stars out of 5 - "[A] strong album....[F]or all the band's rich resonance, she shines brightest when Cripps holds the kilowatts..."
amazing nothing short of perfect Submitted by robert (rockford,il.usa) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
Great listening, lyrics thought out, music captivating First listen to Kathleen Edwards, I like this music and have listened more. The subtle rock/country undertones work and you want to here the music again. Very well produced in my opinion so this represents great value for money. Look forward to the next album. Submitted by David (Worcester UK) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
that is good good,good,very good. Submitted by tcwilgamuwa (Laggala pallegama,Sri Lanka.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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