"First heard a cut from this album a couple years ago on WDET, publicradio in Detroit. It happened to BE autumn and I was away from wife and family working for an ad agency north of the city. Fell instantly in love with the lyrics from "When Fall Comes to New England." I had to get the album just for that song. Cheryl Wheeler's version is as clear and sharp and fine as a perfect Indian Summer day in the Berkshires. Having lived in Newtown, CT, I have an affinity to that rugged part of America and all it's history. After listening to all the cuts, I soon realized what a great compilation this really is. "Are You Happy Now" by Richard Shindell will make you laugh AND cry. When the title tune by Megan McDonough comes on, I swear I can smell the leaf smoke of my mid-west childhood. "When I Need You Most Of All" by David Buskin will put a lump in your throat and bring back lost loves. A great addition to your record collection, OK to drop in your CD player anytime. Highly recommended. AAA+++ END"
Not Just for Autumn
John | Ontario Canada | 10/09/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"As I write this, autumn is throwing itself into reverse and backing into indian summer, and in a week I'm sure it will make a hard right turn into winter. No matter what, this CD is great listening any time of the year. I can't say much more except to echo the sentiments of those who reviewed this CD before me. It's worth every penny and a fine companion to the "On a Winter's Night" CD. Buy 'em both; They're like potato chips, you can't have just the one!"
Absolutely One of My Favorite CD's
J. McAndrew | USA | 07/14/2004
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD speaks to the gentleness in my soul. I like to play this when I'm having a stressful day. The songs are far away from the ruggedness and turmoil that exists in the world. The songs speak to the peace and tranquility that exists in our hearts. The CD makes a beautiful statement, that there is a lot of hope in the music of the human heart. Jeffrey McAndrew
author of "Our Brown-Eyed Boy""
When October Goes
plato-cave | West Los Angeles, CA | 08/21/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The gorgeous symbolism on this album moves me as well as any piece of Italian opera or classic literature. The lyrics are so poignant, and focus on a fact of life: we get older. I have played this album while doing artwork, and it plays to my soul. This album is for persons of fine vintage, and not for those who are unaware of symbolism. It would be well to remove (or repost not as a first review) that first review that appears for this album as it is misleading and may deter those who may love this album from buying it. God knows we need to support our artists. The man may be speaking what he considers truth, but he clearly doesn't understand the depth of these lyrics. The album is profound for us baby boomers who can accept that we are a little older, and look at it face on. This is a great album! I am truly moved by these artists and what they have to say."
Any season, any reason
Nanci | Tri-Cities, WA USA | 10/24/2002
(5 out of 5 stars)
"There are some great cuts on this CD, and some great artists. The entire CD is worth it though, for me, for "The Long Road" by Cliff Eberhardt and Richie Havens. There is so much passion in this piece, and I never tire of it. The rest of the album is full of songs that you can listen to by a warm fire with a few friends in the cool of autumn."