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Scott
Appel - Parhelion
"Scott
Appel has established himself as the leading interpreter of Nick Drake's
music. His unflagging enthusiasm for, and appreciation of, Nick's music has
done much to keep that music alive in the years since Nick's untimely death
in 1974."
Patrick Humphries, Author of Nick Drake:
The Biography (Bloomsbury)
Recommended
for fans of Nick Drake & John Martyn
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Peter
Clemens - Comfort & Passion
"Peter
Clemens' style is at once lyrical and dense, building layers of sound upon
melodies that sound old and familiar... His percussive attacks on the steel
strings can sound like hammer blows, while some of his subtle strokes sound
harp-like in shimmering, glittering notes that ring out in a sweet tone that
is magical."
John Clayton, KFUO-FM, CLASSIC99,
Saint Louis Classical Guitar Society Newsletter
Recommended
for fans of John Renbourn
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Gary
Cornelius - Feather
"Great
songwriting. Soulful vocals."
Jack Dumery, TSF Radio, France
"Gary's
debut album, Mending Fences, really impressed me. Feather, his
follow-up, knocked me out. Listening to Cornelius is rather like listening to
Neil Young in his prime backed by the Desert Rose Band...I could go on, but
hear for yourself a real country talent."
**** Pete Smith, Country Music Round-Up,
The Advertiser, 23 January 1998, London, England
Recommended
for fans of of Jerry Jeff Walker, Jimmy Lafave, Townes Van Zandt, & Guy
Clark
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Gary
Cornelius - Mending Fences
"Great
lyrics and melodies...When you pursue a songwriting career, there are always
different tracks to follow. Up till now my preferences are those laid by Tom
Russell, Jimmy LaFave and Townes Van Zandt, to name a few. I'll have to add Gary
Cornelius to the list."
Bernard Boyat, Le Cri du Coyote, Lyon,
France
Recommended
for Gene Clark & Townes Van Zandt fans
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Bruce
Greene - Five Miles of Ellum Wood: Old Time Fiddle Solos
"This
is the kind of music that conservatory-trained composers should use a
folk-tune source for flights of classical fancy. This album may change your
idea of fiddling."
Stacy Phillips, Strings Magazine
(July/August 1997)
Recommended
for Old Time Music fans
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Lisa
Hunter - Flying
"Lisa
Hunter paints her folk with splotches of funk...here second disc bristles
with staccato guitar work and engaging hooks, making for an infectious groove
that doesn't quit. You may find yourself compelled to name check Ani DiFranco
and Shawn Colvin, an odd matchup to be sure, but a telling indicator of Hunter's
own quirky artistry."
Detroit Free Press
Recommended
for Shawn Colvin & Lucy Kaplansky fans
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Brian
Lillie - Rowboats
"...this
1998 release should have been reviewed sooner but it got stuck in my car's CD
player. Stuck, metaphorically speaking, because I kept taking it with me on
trips to the store, to work, and on vacation...this is an immensely fun disc
from a singer-songwriter with a great voice and a huge sense of
humor...straddling country, folk, and roots rock."
Acoustic Guitar Magazine, April 1999
Recommended
for fans of Loudon Wainwright & Steve Goodman
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Kevin
Meisel - Coal and Diamonds
"This
is an astonishing debut...stand-out tracks include the literary influenced Rock
Springs and Fourth of July with its wonderful imagery...the gritty
voice and wonderful lyrics carry the listener along. This is the old Voice of
America that could be heard on tracks like Paradise, Ballad of Hollis Brown,
Atlantic City-gritty, dirty-realism combine with folk melody. File next to
Tom Joad-it really is that good! The title track says it all..."coal and
diamonds are treasures well worth the find."
Shaun Belcher, All Music Guide
Recommended
for fans of Bruce Springsteen, Gene Clark, & John Mellencamp
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Jim
Roll - Ready to Hang
"From
moment to moment, Jim roll sings like the high-strung, smart mouthed bastard
son of Neil Young, Captain Beefheart, Beck, Bob Dylan, Elvis P. and/or C.,
Lou Reed and a few other immensely talented musical lunatics..."
Dave Marsh, Music Critic
"
'Ready to Hang' has moved to the top of my listening pile mighty
fast."
Rick Cornell, No Depression
Recommended
for fans of Wilco & Son Volt
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Jo
Serrapere - My Blue Heaven
"(My
Blue Heaven) recalls the way Jimmie Rodgers used to sing the blues...her
vocals remind me of early Emmylou."
Bernard Canut, France
"The
lyrics and content are strong with songs that deal with human issues of life
and love...It's a pleasure to hear a woman who can sing the "Blues"
and sing them well."
Bonnie Austring-Winter, CBC Radio
Recommended
for fans of Toni Price, Ani DiFranco, & Mississippi John Hurt
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