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
Black Jake and the Carnies
Sundry Mayhems
Amilia K Spicer
Wow And Flutter
LOU RHODES
Beloved One
Chip Taylor & Carrie Rodriguez
Red Dog Tracks
On and On
And The Wave Has Two Sides
SEAN HAYES
Flowering Spade
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