1 As Cool as I Am
2 February
3 Iowa (Traveling III)
4 The Christians and the Pagans
5 This Was Pompeii
6 The Ocean
7 Family - Dar Williams, Pettis, Pierce
8 The Pointless, Yet Poignant, Crisis of a Co-Ed
9 The Blessings
10 Southern California Wants to Be Western New York
11 Mortal City

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Good singing voice better songwriter

 Album Rating: (4 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: I discovered Dar Williams on a folk station on launchcast that I selected by accident. "The Christians and the Pagans," happened to be the first song to come on and I have been hooked ever since. Her voice is great, but what really drew me was her songwriting. Even songs like Christians and Pagans, which would seem to be just a fun song on the outside, has sly drop-ins like references to candy canes made with red dye #3!

The whole disc is really solid but other than the aforementioned "The Christians and the Pagans," my favorite song on the disc is "February."

Discover that Dar Really is as Cool as She is

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: If you want to get into Dar, start here (or End of the Summer), and you won't regret it. The album features some of her most classic songs. It opens with "As Cool As I Am," THE Dar classic and for good reason. The song perfectly showcases Dar's wit and lyrical abilities (her greatest strengths). "February" and "Iowa" prove that she definitely can extended a metaphor. There's humor here with "The Christians and the Pagans" and "Co-Ed." "Family" is a beautiful love song (it's a cover but she does it beautifully). My favorite song on the album is "Southern California Wants to Be Wetern New York." I can't help but smile when I hear it; it just has so much heart. I think that is what strikes me so much about this album - no matter the tempo or subject matter, every song is full of emotion, perhaps the loving touch of an artist at her best. (After this, you have to hear End of the Summer.)

Dar Rocks!

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: "Mortal City" is another great Dar Williams CD. The best song on the album is "The Christians and the Pagans" about a family that is a blend of traditional and new age who sit down for a winter holiday dinner. "As Cool as I Am" is about ceasing to be jealous of other women. "February" is a sad song about a couple breaking apart. "The Ocean" is a very catchy song about getting back to our roots. "The Pointless, Yet Poignant, Crisis of a Co-ed" is a funny folk song about smoking pot. "The Blessings" is about recognizing our blessings in life. A great album, with many layers within the songs.

"The Christians and The Pagans is superb"

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: This CD is a fine blend of nice vocals and fine insturmental work. "The Christians and The Pagans" is my favorite holiday song about tolerance and healing and restoring family ties.

My favorite album of all time!

 Album Rating: (5 of 5 stars)

Review Comments: I often tell my husband that if I ended up stranded on a deserted island with only one CD, this would be my choice. Each song tells a story with incredible lyrics and intoxicating melodies. Dar Williams is a musical genius!