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
THE HANGDOG HEARTS
The Hangdog Hearts
Jack Radcliff & Al Oliveira
Two Hot to Handle
Justin Townes Earle
Midnight at the Movies
PAT CONTE
Gravest Hits
M. Ward
Duet for Guitars #2
GOLDEN SMOG
Another Fine Day
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