Echoes of Steve Forbert
author: Joe Lee
This 2002 release features ten well-written and exceptionally well-produced songs, some of which would have sounded great in heavy rotation on major-market pop and country radio stations across the fruited plain. Personal favorites are the great narrative, Ballad of Joe Thibodeaux, as well as the bluesy Moon Over Mississippi, Southern Rain, and Hey D'On. Like Steve Forbert a quarter century ago, Hannaford mines a mellow, comfortable pop/folk/country genre--there's nothing loud or noisy on this CD, but there's plenty of tasty lead guitar. He's a fine lyricist as well, with quite a number of songs that tell interesting stories and make strong impressions. And in this day and age of artists cramming an 80-minute disc full of mediocre material, this ten-song, 40-minute disc has no filler at all. Highly recommended.
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Great songs!
author: Tomoko (Tokyo, Japan)
I've been listening to "Hey D'On" over and over since I received this CD. Great intro, great lyrics, and the overall groove... I LOVE this song!!! "Ballad of Joe Thibodeaux" is another favorite of mine. This album is full of really nice songs! It is honest and warm, and I like that very much.
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excellent CD!
author: J.L. Bueno, radio host, La Musica Otra, Cadiz, Spain
This album is full of extremely interesting music and I enjoy it very, very much. It's perfect for my format. I will keep featuring your music very often in the program.
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cool songs, sounds great
author: Bill M.
I heard "Ballad of Joe Thibodeaux" on KSFR in Santa Fe, and thought it was great. I like ballads like that. Great lyrics, great story.
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