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by: Kathleen Edwards

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Average Rating: Rating: - Alt-Country at its Best. Man, it seems like this album came out of nowhere. I bought it on word of mouth having not heard any of it, and I was not disappointed. Kathleen Edwards is one of the most exciting artists of this new year. Every new artist faces the unfortunate prospect of being compared to others, and I will subject this album to the same treatment. Imagine Lucinda Williams fronting Crazy Horse, and that would be a good start. But no comparison can ever summarize good music (bad music, sure). The music on this album is moody but buoyant, Edwards' voice never being out-weighed by the tight folk-rock-country instrumentation. Her songwriting is also quite compelling if a little solemn; her songs are populated by bitterness, regret, and drunks. Lots of drunks. But the music never quite sinks to a depressing level, and Edwards' voice tackles these heavy topics with a nonchalance that makes them seem comfortable. I gave this album four stars for one particular reason: this album requires multiple listenings. In the end, that's what makes a perfect album, but this album is not immediately accessible. I've only had the album for a week, and am still listening to it. It's not my favorite -- yet -- but I can certainly say that it's an exciting start not only for the promising career of a new alt-country star, but for a new year that promises an exciting new direction in music. Rating: - Ignore anyone who says she's a Lucinda Williams knockoff. I've now read several reviews -- including one on this page -- that accuse Kathleen Edwards of "blatantly imitating" Lucinda Williams. That's a knee-jerk comparison. Kathleen slurs some of her vocals -- the resemblance to Lucinda ends there. I have not heard a single song on "Failer" that reminds me of anything on a Lucinda album, and I have them all. Kathleen has written and performed an aggressively individual song cycle. Every tune works. If you have to compare her to someone, think Aimee Mann and Sarah Harmer. But listen to this album on its own terms; it deserves that. Rating: - Smart, understated & powerful Kathleen Edwards is being compared to Lucinda Williams, Ryan Adams, Neil Young, Whiskeytown, etc. In a sense, given that she's new on the scene, she deserves more credit than that. No, no, I'm not saying she's better. While I would agree that she shares a similar sensibility to these artists, there's a distinctive voice in her songwriting and delivery. She gets more credit, in my book, for not just copying folks out there who have gone before her. Precious few artists seem to be capable of that these days. Although I'm always skeptical (with good reason) when the name dropping begins, Failer turns out to be a fantastic recording. I've got my fingers crossed, while I listen to Westby over and over again, that this is just the first of many wonderful discs from Kathleen.

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