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It's Not About You CD (2003)
Teresa Ennis CD discography Even before the listener plays the first track on the Ennis Sisters' album, he or she is struck by the title. It's Not About You has a vague feminist ring to it: These three sisters may seek love like other women, but they also have individual existences beyond any love interest in their lives. As one might expect, the sisters -- Maureen, Karen, and Teresa -- flex a lot of vocal dexterity, trading leads and intertwining their voices for high-flown harmony. The bluesy "Turn up the Radio" sounds like a good radio track with a singalong chorus. The singer isn't against love, but declares: "Maybe someday we'll be ready for this/A white picket fence and a couple of kids/I know what I'm not and I know what this is/And I'm not doin' it yet." For listeners accustomed to Rounder's mostly acoustic acts, country-pop tracks with a full-blown production like "Knocks Me off My Feet" may come as a bit of a shock. The sisters balance these upbeat songs of independence with sad ballads like "All Over Again" and "If Only": Freedom is a wonderful thing, but it leaves one lonely. The album ends by including remixes of the title track, "I'd Never Walk Away," and "Without You," each with bigger productions and a more pop-friendly sound. The Ennis Sisters have crafted a confident and radio-friendly album. It's Not About You will please fans of the group's self-titled album and fans of female groups like the Dixie Chicks. ~ Ronnie D. Lankford, Jr.
Additional personnel includes: Mike Francis (acoustic & electric guitars, dulcimer); Rolly Platt (harmonica); Brent Bakman (keyboards); Scott Alexander (acoustic & electric basses); Brian Barlow (drums, percussion).
1st U.S.Rel.By This Canadian Trio. Won 2002 Juno Award.
Producers: Tim Thorney, Brad Nelson, Mark Murphy.
Personnel: Ennis Sisters (vocals); Teresa Ennis, Karen Ennis (vocals); Justin Abedin (guitar); Michael Francis (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, slide guitar, dulcimer); Maureen Ennis (acoustic guitar); Tim Thorney (electric guitar, mandolin); Mike Holder (steel guitar); Don Reed (fiddle); Brent Barkman (keyboards); Scott Alexander (acoustic bass, electric bass); Brian Barlow (drums, percussion).
Audio Mixer: L. Stuart Young.
Audio Remixer: Brad Nelson.
Recording information: Great Big Music West And East.
Ennis Sisters: Maureen Ennis (vocals, acoustic guitar); Karen Ennis, Teresa Ennis (vocals).
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Can't Be The Same CD (2003)
Teresa Ennis music CDs Recording information: Record Time, St. John's, Mexico; The Sonic Temple, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
Arrangers: Maureen Ennis; Mark Murphy .
Personnel: Maureen Ennis (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhran, tambourine); Karen Ennis (vocals, bodhran); Teresa Ennis (vocals, maracas); Chris Bartos (acoustic guitar, mandolin, fiddle); Kim Dunn (piano); Brian Bourne (bass guitar); Mark Murphy (percussion).
Audio Mixer: Dave Hillier.
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