Showing some of the Irish influence is Spring , a nice celebration of the season, though it also can be seen as a metaphor for chilly periods in relationships. The track segues into an instrumental by Larry Campbell called Summer Reel , an original piece with a traditional sound. The Grocer's Broom relates the story of an old storekeeper who reluctantly goes out of business when his rent goes up, and in so doing makes a commentary on the changing face of business. But he does include a very good one written by Nashville songwriters Buddy and Julie Miller. You features Ms. Kaplansky's vocal harmonies.
Transit is the longest and perhaps the most unusual song.
He creates memorable, often powerful songs that usually form unconventional narratives. Like the best lyricists, he can make profound metaphorical observations beyond the story line. His impressive new CD Somewhere Near Paterson tastefully highlights his excellent writing, though it also includes a couple of cover tunes as well. As a member of the popular trio Cry Cry Cry, Shindell has been getting a fair amount of public exposure since his last solo recording in 1997. Now Somewhere Near Paterson will allow Cry Cry Cry fans to hear Shindell's songs front and center in this CD which was released under an unusual 50-50 partnership agreement with his record label.