Search - Lucy Kaplansky, Shawn Colvin :: Tide

Scott W. (Sluefoot) from NOVATO, CA
Reviewed on 12/18/2006...

Well written and well performed

Deep Blue Tides

azonebooks | OH, USA | 04/06/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I bought the CD at concert when it was just out. The recordings are powerful musically and emotionally. The lyrics reveal her deep understanding of human psyche, anguish, despair, and hope. As a man I feel privileged for her to share the feelings in those first 3 songs. 'Texas Blues' is a strong favorite ("out on highway 10 with a cold and heartless moon shining down on me.") 'My Name Joe' brings both laughter and tears. I've given copies to many friends. [Added: I see some later reviewers prefer her later albums. I like the later ones, but rate Tides higher]"

Eminently listenable

Vance Hughey | Carson City, NV USA | 10/22/1999

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Tide opens with a hauntingly beautiful song, the title track. In track 2 (When I Get to the Border), Lucy's demonstrates that her voice is capable of a resonance and brilliance comparable to the voices of other great folk singers such as Nanci Griffith and Kate Wolf in some of their best work. In this CD, she gives us an indication that she is a true and lasting talent that "the heart does not forget." While there may be few songs on this CD that reach out and grab you the way that Ten Year Night and End of the Day do on her Ten Year Night CD, it does offer a very pleasurable and eminently "listenable" experience. Take it to work or enjoy it over a romantic dinner for two. And let's all look forward to more from Dr. Lucy Kaplansky."