2004-01-13
What do we hear in these sounds? The confidence and ease that only years of experience can give.A scar of the big name AAA artists making contributions to Dar's 5th album (John Popper, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, John Medeski) might lead one to believe that Dar has decided to venture the alternative-folk-jazz road. On the contrary, these offerings are generally played close-to-the-vest to fit within the context of Dar's songs. It's still a showcase of her songwriting abilities, not a free for all.
MARTHA SCANLAN
The West Was Burning
Various Artists
My Blueberry Nights Soundtrack
CAHALEN MORRISON & ELI WEST
THE HOLY COMING OF THE STORM
Lambchop
OH (ohio)
SALLIE FORD & THE SOUND OUTSIDE
Dirty Radio
The Avett Brothers
Mignonette
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