2007-09-20
Sigh…well, you see, I do really like Christine Lavin. But, this is her 18th release, and it just seems like I’ve heard all of these before. Her writing is witty, the old acoustic guitar plunks and plinks with verve and glee, and the songs are all very topical. And when she sings “Tom Cruise Scares Me”, well, c’mon, who could disagree with that? As usual, a sprinkle of Ms. Lavin will fit into almost any set and provide a little kick. Like I noted above, however, all of these just sounded far too familiar. Kindly Old Mr. Tilapia
Rickie Lee Jones
Evening of My Best Day
Donnie Fritts
Oh My Goodness
SERA CAHOONE
Only As the Day is Long
RUTHIE AND THE WRANGLERS
AMERICANA EXPRESS
Willie Nile
World War Willie
KENDAL CARSON
Alright Dynamite
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