Folk Alley's Top CDs of 2007 v.4
December 7, 2007
Jeff St. Clair - Folk Alley Music Host - Top CD List for 2007
Peter Rowan & Tony Rice – Quartet
These two bluegrass greats can even make Shady Grove sound fresh- tight harmonies throughout plus sublime guitar work. The final song says it best - “Perfection”
Favorite Song - “Shady Grove”
Mary Gauthier - Between Daylight and Dark
Gauthier takes us into forgotten America - but she writes with the wisdom of experience.
Favorite Song - "Between the Daylight and the Dark”
Kane, Welch, Kaplin - Kane, Welch, Kaplin
Proof that Nashville is not just business, it can have soul too.
Favorite Song - “That’s What I’ve Got”
Neil Young - Massey Hall 1971
When Old Man was new - a moment in history. Part of an unfolding multi-volume retrospective.
Impossible to choose favorite song - like choosing who your favorite child.
Avett Brothers – Emotionalism
These guys can really sing. Buy it for your girlfriend. She’ll love you for it.
Favorite Song - “Living of Love”
Eilen Jewell - Letters from Sinners & Strangers
Straight out of a speak-easy that only serves the good stuff.
Favorite Song - “Where They Never Say Your Name”
LAU - Lightweights & Gentlemen
f-ing brilliant.
Favorite Song - “Hinba”
Iron & Wine - Shepherd’s Dog
Sam Beam straddles avant-garde and folk and somehow makes it seem effortless.
Favorite Song - “Resurrection Fern”
Fionn Regan - The End of History
Another kid with his guitar … but with fresh melodies and a fresh voice.
Favorite Song - “Put a Penny in the Slot”
Posted by Linda Fahey at December 7, 2007 5:06 PM
