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Absolutely Lovely Songs

James Baker | Highland, NY United States | 05/30/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Although I am an admirer of the fact that Maria Mckee has the ability to consistently shift genres (seemingly) effortlessly from album to album, I was very pleased to discover that this album has more than a little common - in feeling - with my favorite of her recordings, Life is Sweet. Alas, the Bowie flavored guitar is gone but the tone set by the quieter tracks on that 96 album is very much accounted for. "My One True Love", "People in the Way", and "Everyone's Got a Story" are my favorites among the acoustic based gems on this strongly song oriented work. I love the fact that all of these songs have such memorable hooks, but some don't reveal themselves until a second or third listen. And don't let the title fool you, but "Sullen Soul" is the most soaringly majestic track on the record, one that just begs to be heard from a car radio on a cool summer night. So if you're on this page already take the plunge and buy the album. I know you're curious."

Excellent.

D. Bencuya | 07/12/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"A killer set of tunes in her best album so far, mellow and tender in a country kind of way with the occasional blast of neil young like guitar.

Just gets beter and better with every play."

Beautiful songs!

Ty | USA | 01/04/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After hearing her wonderful contributions to the cajun tribute album "Evangeline Made", I thought I would give her a try and purchased this CD. These songs are simply gorgeous!"