Dar Williams

The Beauty of the Rain

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.

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 01/2017

    Blake Rainey & His Demons
    Helicopter Rose

  • reviewed 09/2004

    Fairport Convention
    Over the Next Hill

  • reviewed 03/2008

    JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE
    The Good Life

  • reviewed 01/2011

    LYNN MILES
    FALL FOR BEAUTY

  • reviewed 04/2004

    Maggi, Pierce & E.J.
    The Gold Album

  • reviewed 05/2007

    THE NIGHTWATCHMAN
    One Man Revolution

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.