Seeing Things

Seeing Things

performed by Laurie Lewis (Rounder Records, 1998), 48 mins

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Field of Interest
American Music
Content Type
Music recording
Duration
48 mins
Format
Audio
Sub Genre
Progressive Bluegrass
Label
Rounder Records
Performer
Laurie Lewis
Release Date
1998
Review
While previous albums have explored Lewis' prodigious fiddle talents and her ability to put a new spin on bluegrass music, Seeing Things zeroes in on her glorious voice and her ability to tell a story with it. Eight of the 11 tunes come from her pen; tunes like "The Refugee," "Kiss Me Before I Die," "Angel On His Shoulder," and "Bane and Balm" all show tremendous growth as a writer, while the opening "Blues Days, Sleepless Nights" bears strong comparison to her best bluegrass work. Tom Russel's "Manzanar" (the story of a World War II Japanese POW), her duet with Cris Williamson on "Let the Bird Go Free" and the traditional "The Blackest Crow" set moods bleak, somber and ethereal. But mostly it comes down to Lewis' voice, an instrument of uncommon beauty, depth and versatility. This is one special album. ~ Cub Koda, All Music Guide
Subject
American Music, Music & Performing Arts, American Studies, Bluegrass Music, Bluegrass
Keywords and Translated Subjects
Bluegrass

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