I liked this within the first 30 seconds of hitting Play. Amy Cook's voice is so appealing I want to either hug it or fall into it.

This is one of those records that are kind of hard to write about. I just love it, I'm not sure what else to say.

I'll try: Well, in genre I would say guitar driven alt.country. But if you don't think you like the genre, don't let that turn you off. I don't consider myself an alt.country fan, but I adore this.

Comparisons? I know people like to know what someone sounds like to know if they will like it. But I honestly can't come up with any. She is reminding me of someone, but I can't put my finger on it. I almost want to say Lucinda Williams, but I don't really like her (she sounds drunk all the time, and from second hand accounts, probably is) and like I said, this is great.

She has a knack for creating melodies that are haunting and yet catchy. Especially evident on The Reveler's Goodbye.

Maybe this record is just proof that I can think I don't like something (a genre, and artist) and then someone really talented can prove me wrong. You can listen to samples on Amazon, give it a shot.

Posted on July 17, 2007