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. TilapiaHACKENSAW BOYS
Look Out
NEIL YOUNG
Live at Massey Hall, 1971
THE BAPTIST GENERALS
Jackleg Devotional to the Heart
BILL CALLAHAN
Woke on a Whaleheart
THE KAMIKAZE HEARTS
Oneida Road
The Mountain Goats
Get Lonely
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