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Shannon Worrell Lays On the Nostalgia on Her Latest Albumnew
The thing about nostalgia is that it's deliciously indulgent, like turtle cheesecake, and Worrell's record is comparably rich. The Honey Guide is thick with string, twang, and image-heavy writing, and the elements that make it perfect for certain occasions are the same elements that make it a little too much for everyday listening.
C-Ville Weekly |
Laura Eve Engel |
10-29-2008 |
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Tags: Shannon Worrell, The Honey Guide
Ani Difranco's Latest is Overproducednew
Red Letter Year is a string of songs that, more often than not, sound heavy instead of layered, muddy instead of nuanced, and bury Ani's trademark percussive finger picking and vocal flexibility.
C-Ville Weekly |
Laura Eve Engel |
10-08-2008 |
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Tags: Ani DiFranco, Red Letter Year
