2007-03-05
This talented artist who has previously toured with Bob Dylan and John Hiatt is continuing to personally progress musically and artistically with this stripped-down album. Notably, Karlzen successfully covers Tom Waits’ “Heart of Saturday Night” on track 8 and Paul Westerberg’s touching “Skyway” on track 3 without forcing anything. Her alternative, country-rock style is truly defined in the features on this album, which are 2 “Straws,” 4 “Oh My,” and 9 “Friends Along the Way.” -Jake Burritt
MELISSA RUTH & THE LIKELY STORIES
Ain't No Whiskey
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
Jon Auer
Songs From The Year Of Our Demise
GROUPLOVE
Spreading Rumours
THE BLACK ANGELS
Clear Lake Forest
AMY MILLAN
Honey From the Tombs
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