Eric Taylor has produced Franke's work with just the right mix of players employing fairly uncomplicated arrangements. You will also find his touch on nearly every tune, whether it's playing acoustic guitar, bass or providing harmony vocals. Denice Franke's Comfort provides just that and more. It clearly chronicles the difficulties of watching a relationship unravel, but there is little gloom and doom here. Franke's rich vocals and expert lyric making lead the way to a brighter tomorrow.
Comfort is a stunning success, and an important work.
Denice Franke is clearly on the road to something big. Copyright 2001, Peterborough Folk Music Society and Roberta B. Schwartz. This review may be reprinted with prior permission and attribution.