JOE HENRY

Civilians

2007-08-27

The lyrics on this recording are phenomenal, like when you have a really great novel that you can’t put down, you read a paragraph of prose and marvel at its perfection. It’s not the strange esoteric work of the past but a collection of accessible and interesting songwriting. You might read the liner notes about his home and state of mind, which is decidedly happy. Check out the musicians he employs. Bill Frisell and Loudon Wainwright III are two of them. Teresa Jeanne

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 04/2006

    Strays Don't Sleep
    Strays Don't Sleep

  • reviewed 11/2016

    Mike Vial
    A World's That's Bigger

  • reviewed 07/2007

    REED FOEHL
    Stoned Beautiful

  • reviewed 08/2017

    Merlin Snider
    One Light Many Windows

  • reviewed 05/2009

    Willie Nelson
    Naked Willie

  • reviewed 10/2006

    WILLY PORTER
    Available Light

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.