Myshkin Could Be a Secret No More
07/10/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I first saw Myshkin in support of her husband Mike West in New Orleans and was fascinated with her dark, mysterious stylings. She did not break far from that mold with her previous release "Blue Gold", which was a fine effort. However, the influence of her banjo-picking husband over the last several years seems to have tranformed her music into an wonderful blend of country, blues, punk, rock and pop. Myshkin is sort of an "Indigo Girl" with a little more attitude. The title track of this CD is great, but the real highlights are "Milk and Honey" a pop tune with a message, but ready for the charts. Also great are the Ska-Billy ride called "The Last Year" and country-blues "Colored Corn" with husband Mike ripping on the mandolin. If you're ever in the Big Easy, catch Mike and Myshkin live. This duo offers two very different styles that blend quite like no other in the world. This CD could finally get them the attention they so richly deserve."