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Beautiful, mood enhancing bliss-pop

F.Blue | Vancouver, BC | 05/17/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"As a fan of Luscious Jackson, I was always curious as to what was lurking beneath Vivian Trimble's guarded persona. The Kostars record gave a hint. Now all is revealed With Josephine Wiggs (EX Breeders at their best!) on this album, of perfect soundtracked lushness. A bit of Stereolab, a touch of Air and a healthy drop of movie music adds to the intoxication. The aural equivelent of a night out with perfect strangers who become your best friends. I love this. The track sung in French is a delight and Emmy Lou Harris puts in a haunting visit on Cup of Coffee. My Summer soundtrack!"

Music For Learning Java (Cowgirl Coffee Music!)

rosiedoodledog | Puyallup, Wa. | 07/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I'm taking Java. I needed music to keep me attentive but not distracted. I listened to the first track, "Pearls On A String" and bought the cd on the spot. What a gem! I can pop "Dusty Trails" into my cd player and do Java until the wee hours of the morning or play it in my car on a road trip. It's lilting, wavy, retro, gutsy, jazzy, and oh sooooo cool. Yippie-Ai-O Viv and Jo!"

Wonderful Debut Album

M. Scardina | Concord, CA USA | 02/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Being a mood music fan in the likes of Saint Etienne and Cocteau Twins, I found this CD irresistible. Great stuff. Do not purchase this CD if you are looking for Luscious Jackson-ish music because 'Roll the Dice' is the closest you'll get. However, if you are looking for a very original and 'smooth as silk' CD, this is it. As with any mellow album, you'll need to listen to the entire disk a couple of times ... and then you're hooked. My sole complaint is that the disk leaves you wanting more songs (it's only 43 minutes long). All tracks are great, but my personal favourites are 'You Freed Yourself', 'Regrets in Bordertown', and 'Dusty Trails Theme'. Enjoy."