Search - Dawn Dineen :: A Thousand Yarns

Saw a performance, the cd was just as good.

Jeff Bloomberg | Philly, PA | 10/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I saw her perform in Baltimore and she was really good. I was surprised to see such a large crowd for a baltimore club. So I bought the cd and it was just as good. The vocals are smooth and the lyrics are weighty."

Strong songwriting from this indie songstress

tweedsuitcase | maryland | 05/03/2002

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Intimate is the first word that comes to mind. This album really feels like it was made in a spare bedroom (which it was). It has a much warmer feel than a lot of self produced albums (and ones which the songwriter played most of the instruments). In her breathier moments, she approaches Amee Mann, or Suzanne Vega, but that's just a jumping off point. Dawn has a unique vision and songwriting slant. She also doesn't default into tired blues-rock mode like some folksy songstresses do. The arrangements are thoughtful, and serve the songs well. Each of the songs on the album is a piece of the puzzle, they stand up individually, but compliment each other perfectly. The only problem is; i can't decide whether to keep this CD in the car or the living room."