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
Lindsay Mac
Stop Thinking
TUNE-YARDS
Bird-Brains
JAY FARRAR/BENJAMIN GIBBARD
One Fast Move or I'm Gone
PAUL KELLY
Greatest Hits-Songs From the South Volumes 1 & 2
JOE FLETCHER AND THE WRONG REASONS
White Lighter
Dan Zanes & Friends
Catch That Train!
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