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| Value for Money | 10/10 |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 9/10 |
Full review by
marsharupe
on 13th Apr 2008
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Good Points: Strong song writing influenced by folk and blues. Michelle Shocked has a wonderful sense of humour that shines through on many songs.
Bad Points: The original album has a hidden track -- a "punked up" version of "Fogtown." It seems out of place on this album. I preferred the original acoustic version found on "Texas Campfire Tapes."
General comments: Michelle Shocked's major label debut is an eclectic collection informed by American roots music. Strong songwriting focuses on her memories of growing up in conservative East Texas ("Hello Hopeville"/"Memories of East Texas"/"(Making the Run to) Gladwater") and her sense of humor ("V.F.D"--about kids burning matches in a pasture). The album has many strong folk-influenced numbers -- such as "Black Widow" and a nice cover of "The L&N Don't Stop Here Anymore." An extended version of the album is a little more uneven -- but offers a strunning live acappella cover of Steve Goodman's song about a Vietman War widow titled "Penny Evans" and a tongue-in-cheek live song called "Yamboree Queen" that make this version worth looking for.
marsharupe's review and ratings | 178 words
Michelle ShockedTracklisting: 1. When I Grow Up2. Hello Hopeville3. Memories Of East Texas4. Gladewater5. Graffiti Limbo6. If Love Was A Train7. Anchorage8. The L&N9. V.F.D.10. Black Widow11. Fogtown More...
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