"Book of Days is a terrific
achievement, a piece of work that effectively presents Susan Shore's complex
world view - a peculiar sort of fatalistic optimism - and remarkable voice -
bits of Emmylou Harris, the towering Kate Wolf, the least-quirky aspects of
Maria Muldaur and even some of the "Jolene" and "Coat of Many Colors"-era Dolly
Parton. The Eastern Seaboard/Midwest dichotomy (she was born and raised in New
Jersey and has spent most of her adult life in Iowa) is... More>>>
A mix of original songs and well-chosen covers. Musicians
include Bob Stern (electric bass, synthesizers), Al Murphy (Fiddle, mandolin),
John Lake (guitars), Steve Hayes (drums), Victor Sanders (electric guitar),
and James McCandless (harmony vocals).
1. The Devil's Right Hand (Steve Earle)
2. Corner of the Sky
3. At My Front Door
4. Blue Is The Color of Regret
5. My Old Friend the Blues
6. Time (Tom Waits)
7. Dirty Old Town (Ewan MacColl)
8. Poor Woman's Epitaph (Holly Tashian)
9.... More>>>