author: roydonkin
"Folk meets new age guitar. Strong female vocals from Alexis Donkin who reminds me of Paula Cole a bit. Rich texture, full throat power. 'Time Trimmed Ripe' is wonderful. GOOD good guitar work. You wouldn't want his hands around your throat, they could do some damage." "Vocals and guitar. But they've got their big toe in the door of folk, they just haven't stepped in the door yet. It's that detailed, strong-armed guitar that keeps them out of the house. Though the construction of songs like 'Marjorie of the Angels' means they're still on the ol' porch." "Only a 38 minute cd, but this is a case of quality vs. amount. I'm grateful for the listen. Because I know I'm going to hear more. I listen to the radio." Ben Ohmart, Nzone Magazine http://www.atnzone.com
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author: roydonkin
So what is it about the duo D that makes them special? How about the amazing guitar work by Roy Donkin? This is some truly well written, classically influenced strumming - no 3 chord folk music here. Or was it the thoughtful lyrics and beautiful voice of Alexis Donkin? This is CD is filled from start to end with VERY good contemporary folk music. Now, to add to my amazement, Alexis and Roy are not husband and wife, but father and daughter. Never before have I heard such a strong voice in a teenager, nor have I seen a family that works together so well in composing. It's quite obvious that Roy's expert guitar playing was a major theme in his household - Alexis has mimicked his devotion with her lyrical and singing skill. D stands up very favorably to major label artists like Paula Cole, Indigo Girls, or perhaps the Cowboy Junkies. Roy has a strong classical influence, and maybe a little jazziness from time to time. His tone and style almost remind me of Adrian Legg, although not quite as intricate. Albany, New York is defintely lucky to have talent like D visiting their local club scene. I highly recommend this CD to any folk rock fan. Reviewed: May 16, 1999. The Indie Zone Rating: ****-1/2 http://members.aol.com/dcmagnuson/indiezone/folkrock.html#d
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