Search - Jessi Colter :: Out of the Ashes

Spiritual Country

James R. Pettyjohn | 03/08/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"There has already been enough superlative reviews of this album, so this review isn't necessarily intended to be "useful". I passed the album by a coule of months ago but when I couldn't get to sleep at midnight last week I dialed up Rhapsady and listend to it. I was flat out blown away. My God!!! Though my dogs were alseep, I was still up at 4:00 a.m. -- and still listening. These songs, with her haunting, wonderful voice and beautiful arrangements, come from deep within and they tear your spirit. This is no revival; it's an awakening. The simplicity, directness, power, and passion of album, and even its humor, make it a signature work. I've alread bought two other copies for my friends. More importantly, my 5 time resuce Thoroughbred Lead Mare, who sometimes can only be settled by old Black spirtuals, has added several of these songs to her playlist. We each have our part to sing from "Out of the Rain". "The Phoenix Rises" is another her favorites. What's the meaning of this "crap"? Do you like great art? Do you have a spiritual connection and an appreciation for the critical tests and and essential joys of life? If so,this is an album for you. (Buyer beware: it ain't for dogs)



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