CHRISTINE LAVIN

Happydance of the Xenophobe

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

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 06/2005

    Devil in a Woodpile
    In Your Lonesome Town

  • reviewed 12/2008

    BERNIE JELLEMA
    Lions & Clowns

  • reviewed 10/2010

    JUDY COLLINS
    Paradise

  • reviewed 04/2004

    Iron & Wine
    Our Endless Numbered Days

  • reviewed 04/2007

    RICHARD SCHINDELL
    SOUTH OF DELIA

  • reviewed 05/2011

    BLACK JAKE AND THE CARNIES
    Where The Heather Don't Grow

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.