Till the Songs Sets Us Free
Lee Armstrong | Winterville, NC United States | 04/20/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
""Brand New Old Time Music" spun frequently in my changer almost a decade ago. "How to Find a Rainbow" is the next chapter in my collection by Adie Grey. The "rainbow" consists of different styles of music that range from classic rock to country to folk to jazz. With this disc, it's better to just listen rather than knock yourself out trying to classify the sound. On "Volver, Volver" Adie sings in Spanish with the second half of the track being an English version. "I Know He Loves Me" is a sweet unadorned love song, "I like the way he listens and tries to understand." I suppose since the title bears my last name, "Mr. Armstrong Was Right" got my attention. The track is a lazy torch ballad that infuses Dennis Taylor's lovely saxophone with equal amounts lament and joy, "It may be that all my dreams will not come true; I may see all my best-laid plans fall through; I keep telling myself that it's still a wonderful world." "The Ballad of Black Charlie" is an excellent traditional ballad lament spiced with Vince Farsetta's banjo, "The County Commissioners made a fair vote, the newspapers said it was so, You can't hold back progress or civilization, Black Charilie will have to go." I apparently have a sweet spot for samba beat which Adie Grey nails on "Samba do Bologne sur Mer," "In a small cabaret at the edge of the sea, the accordions play and we dance till the song sets us free." "Forget About You" rocks to a familiar sound that leaves your toe tapping. "Kisses for Christmas" is a sweet romantic holiday track, "Give me your kisses for Christmas, they're better than a present from the store ... That's the only gift I'm wishing for." Adie Grey's "How to Find a Rainbow" is a strong disc perfect for those loving the old-timey sound. Enjoy!"
Track Listings (12) - Disc #1