If you haven't listened to this one yet, you’re really missing out. Alt. country at it's best. Raw, sensual, bold, dark with a go to hell attitude - I love it! Oh, and notice what appears to be a piece of vintage gear on the cover :D

-Dave

Thanks. Going to listen to her. Don't recall having heard her before but ... soon.

Paul

Originally posted by Dave918
If you haven't listened to this one yet, you’re really missing out. Alt. country at it's best. Raw, sensual, bold, dark with a go to hell attitude - I love it! Oh, and notice what appears to be a piece of vintage gear on the cover :D

-Dave

I absolutely agree, Dave. I've seen several lukewarm reviews of this one, and a couple of out-right hostile ones, and keep wondering if I'm playing the same record as what they're listening to. The only way it could be improved, IMO, is if Lucinda deliverd a copy to me personally, and said the word "baby" the same way she does in the opening cut, "Fruits of My Labors". A masterpiece.

I hear ya tentoze, but I'm afraid I would drop the disk and forget my damn name as she wispered baby :naughty:

-Dave

Originally posted by Dave918
I hear ya tentoze, but I'm afraid I would drop the disk and forget my damn name as she wispered baby :naughty:

-Dave

Lordy, lordy, yes- it's a NICE fantasy anyway.

:D

I picked up an 18 track reissue of her 1988 S/T debut last week, and it is purty fine also. An early indication of some powerful talent on the verge of erupting.

You guys need to check out "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road", "Essence" and "Sweet Old World". All are excellent albums. Saw her with Elvis Costello last year on A&E. A wonderful performance from them both.

Yeah I have "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road", it is excellent CELT. I'll check out the others to.

-Dave

Lucinda's problem is the industry does not know where to place her,Is she country? folk? roots?
This has happenned to a lot of artists,such as Joe Ely,Guy Clark,
Neko Case.
The music industry still likes hat acts and 21 yr olds singing with electronic aids.

Alan

Originally posted by opt80
Lucinda's problem is the industry does not know where to place her,Is she country? folk? roots?
This has happenned to a lot of artists,such as Joe Ely,Guy Clark,
Neko Case.
The music industry still likes hat acts and 21 yr olds singing with electronic aids.

Alan

All favorites of mine, as well. As for the "industry", I agree about their lack of ability to deal with artists who don't fit the pre-defined "slots". But somehow, I don't think it matters as much anymore, due in large part, IMO, to the advancement and widespread availablity of the technology for recording, producing, and distributing. There have always been "cult" artists- the good stuff is out there for those curious enough to suss it out, and I'm glad of it..........

:)

Rosanne Cash had the same problem years ago. Despite charting several times on both the country and pop charts, to most programmers she was either too "country" or too "rock". Like Lucinda Williams, she is also a very talented songwriter.

Originally posted by CELT
You guys need to check out "Car Wheels On A Gravel Road", "Essence" and "Sweet Old World". All are excellent albums. Saw her with Elvis Costello last year on A&E. A wonderful performance from them both.

Celt, I picked up "Essence" and "Sweet Old World" and your right, both are excellent! "World Without Tears" is still my fave though, I think she finaly hit the mark that she has been shooting for with this one.

-Dave

All of her albums kind of have their own individual "vibe" and I think each connects with people in very different ways. There are also two albums of her very early, blues-based stuff on the Smithsonian label. While good, it clearly shows a young talent trying to find her way.

If you like Lucinda and would like to hear some of her earliest work take a look at Ramblin from the Smithsonian/Folkways library. It contains some of her early work from 1978.

BTW there is a wealth of music available from the Smithsonian at a reasonable price. It includes early work from artists that have gone on to great careers and also older ones at the end of their recording career.

Never really listned to Lucinda till my wife took me to see her in Philly. I was glad to see and hear her. Excellent singer/writer. She is down to earth and connects with the audience.