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Some hits, some misses Much has been made of this as a covers album. I go back to the golden age of Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou, who in the early days seldom penned a song of their own. They were singers. They picked and interpreted songs. Some were well known, many were not, and oftentimes theirs was the first version with which the wider world was familiar, making theirs the definitive version, and not the original. It's with that standard and that approach in mind that I come to Alison Moorer's 'Mockingbird'. Many of the... more info
Moorer Magic In her 7th studio album since 1998, Allison Moorer has covered eleven songs by other female performers. (The yearning "Mockingbird", featuring a great tenor sax solo, is her own composition). So, was this a risky strategy given the risk of unfavourable comparison with the originals? On the evidence presented here, it was a well considered move because this is a stunning album. With producer Buddy Miller she has re-interpreted these songs and made them her own. Gone is the jaunty, Mexican trumpet... more info
Sweet! I saw Allison Moorer in Birmingham with Steve Earle and she was simply fantastic!! I can't wait for the album, I loved Dual and this looks set to be even better. One of my faves.
Mockingbird - live I saw Allison recently, performing at Celtic Connections in Glasgow. Sensational! The opening track from the CD, "Mockingbird", showcased her soulful voice to a tee. "I Want a Little Sugar in My Bowl" and "Both Side Now" equally just as amazing. Can't wait to catch this beautiful mockingbird again at the Roundhouse next week when the album is out
