The lines between folk and country and rock have always been blurry at best. Part of it is politics, acquaintances, how you want to be perceived, your label, and if you have a twang in your voice. Part of it is well out of the artist's control. This is important to know because if you like singer-songwriter types who finger pick on the acoustic guitar and present good songs with a fine voice, you will want to find yourself a copy of this disc. Earle does have a slight twang in her voice at times, one that is thoroughly charming.
Earle explores various takes on matters of the heart that are neither predictable nor shop worn.
Marriage is a recurring theme on this CD, but again, in ways that ring far truer to life than any old romantic platitudes above love. Stacey Earle can sound at times like what you might get if you could strip all the over-produced bits out of Fleetwood Mac's biggest hits, add heart, and play them passionately on the acoustic guitar. Other times she is as down to earth as Suzy Roche. There are some truly beautiful songs on this record, which sometimes adds a rhythm section to the acoustic guitar and voice and sometimes does not. A very enjoyable 53 minutes worth of music.