Tina finds her path
Christopher Knab | Seattle, WA USA | 10/02/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The thing that makes a song great for me is that when you least expect it, the tune pops into your head. Tina's new CD has done that for me once again, as have her past two releases. She is just that kind of honest and talented songwriter that can match an idea with a melody and catch you hummming it the next day. Faves on her new record for me are the title cut," The Road Home", " The Box", and " Raise Your Voice". Oh, and if you ever get a chance to see her live...do it! Be prepared however to feel the full spectrum of human emotions. Translation..bring kleenex:-)"
Her best effort yet!
cb@cbbell.com | Seattle, WA - USA | 09/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Tina Lear has an incredible talent for writing heartfelt and personal lyrics for her voice to play with. I love how she dances unadulterated through two very different songs "The Present" and "The Village Is Ours" the snappiest number here. Instrumentally, this release is spiced brilliantly with Howard Levy's harmonica in "There and Back Again" and "The Road Home". From the penetrating, sometimes haunting tone in my favorite, "Don't Look Away" (try skipping past it - you just can't), to the almost mesmerizing "People in Cars", it will leave you singing to yourself and thinking. I thoroughly enjoyed this CD from beginning to end."
Best one yet!
willie | Seattle,WA | 09/30/2000
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Those who have followed Tina's music will appreciate the evolution of her songwriting and production qualities. Don't get me wrong. The first two CDs are good. It's just that The Road Home takes her work to another level, showcasing her vocal range and her compositional sophistication. While it's difficult to pick out a single favorite, I'm partial to the title cut because it really speaks to my own beliefs about the importance of community. And for those new to her music, this would be a great place to start."
Track Listings (13) - Disc #1