Stephin Merritt

Showtunes

2006-04-05

Ever been off the edge before? This is where you end up. This is indescribable, but certainly has a feeling to it, and some points of interest. Its funny, tongue-in-cheek, and serious. One could liken this to TMBG, but only if you are able to throw in a little Woody Allen and some Lin Xu. The 26 songs that make up this collection are culled from three collaborative productions between Merritt and Chinese theater director Chen Shi-Zheng. Try to resist the urge to play track 4.

More reviews tagged #World

  • reviewed 01/2005

    Fonn Mor
    Who You Working For

  • reviewed 08/2005

    Amadou and Mariam
    Dimanche a Bamako

  • reviewed 04/2005

    Karan Casey
    Chasing the Sun

  • reviewed 07/2004

    Like Water Drumworks
    Like Water to the Roots

  • reviewed 05/2006

    Natacha Atlas
    Mish Maoul

  • reviewed 10/2004

    Pierre Bensusan / Andrew York / Guinga / Brian Gore
    An Evening with International Guitar Night

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.