CAROLINE HERRING: Twilight

Caroline Herring

Twilight

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Bluegrass flavored literary country folk.

tracks

1 Mississippi Snow
2 Ringside Rodeo
3 Devil Made a Mess
4 Wise Woman
5 Emma
6 Whippoorwill
7 Learning to Drive
8 Carolina Moon
9 Standing in the Water
10 Delta Highway
11 Wreck on the Highway

notes

Caroline Herring is an exciting addition to the American roots music scene. Her debut album "Twilight" combines artful songwriting with a voice that could well take its place alongside some of the most beloved female singers in American traditional music.

Herring is a native of Canton, Mississippi, and "Twilight" reflects her deep southern roots, from the songs themselves to the photograph which graces the album's cover, a contribution from the heralded photographer Jack Spencer. Herring's mature songwriting evokes the rich, complicated themes of the southern literary giants. "Emma", for example, a mysterious ballad of a daughter's love for her father, could be a Flannery O'Conner short story set to music. "Standing in the Water", a distillation of one woman's personal struggle with the haunted history of slavery, sounds like something straight out of Faulkner's Yoknapatawpha County. There's also the inspiring "Wise Woman", a kind of rural, nineteenth century take on a woman who could literally bring home the bacon and fry it up in a pan. Most young songwriters who tackle such heavy subjects end up drowning under the weight of their own pretension. Yet Herring has an intuitive knack for staying out of the way as a songwriter- letting the characters speak for themselves, fitting the language to a given setting so that, by the end, the listener is struck by the incredible authenticity of both the songs and the singer. As for how these songs sound, Herring refuses to be pigeonholed. From the classic patsy Cline sound of "Devil Made a Mess", through the bluegrass romp "Carolina Moon", and on to the more folk-inspired sound of "Delta Highway", these songs are as diverse as the southern culture and landscape of which Herring writes.

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  • Nice first album
    author: Aron

    I have yet to hear much of the second, but various little birdies are saying it's a good deal more refined. The lyrics are a bit unsophisticated; that is, it's got a definite "first album" feel to it. That said, it's got a great tone to it. I'm put in a mind of Joan Baez and Emmylou Harris. Will definitely be picking up the second after hearing this one.

  • Caroline Herring's first CD
    author: John Yuskiw

    It's great to hear from whence she came, but the first CD lacks the polish and refinement of the second. I recognize the Carter family influence, but many of the songs sound contrived while "Magnolias" shows her at her best. It's worthwhile to own this album, I look forward to her next.

  • Do not miss this one!
    author: Ben Morris

    After listening to this CD, you will think you have found a long-lost member of the Carter Family. Although her songs are all original compositions (except one), the arrangements are classic. Best of all, Caroline sings like an angel.

  • Heartfelt and Honest, Raw and Real
    author: Jenna Sokolowski

    Surrounded by some truly incredible musicians, Caroline's voice takes off and soars, lands and drives... Her songs are filled with emotional stories that really reach out and touch home. I came across this album sort of randomly and am SO glad i did -- it's down to earth with an edgy, raw quality. Looking forward to more from her for years to come.

  • A very good country album
    author: Ira Post

    Caroline Herring's first cd was very impressive. She has a sweet voice and warm, natural style of singing and song writing. Her lyrics are intelligent and sensitive. I'm looking forward to seeing how her work develops.

  • It's a great album. Pure, soulful, and true.
    author: Andy Lawless

    Thanks to a recommendation from my cousin Rich I came across Caroline Herring's music. "Twilight" is a recent favorite. Her pure eloquent tones touch the heart and mind, and bridge the bewildering gap between those far reaching celestial bodies. (Yeah, something like that.) It's a great album! Pure, soulful, and true. I can't wait to hear her latest release. Andy Lawless

  • Beautiful Singing. Love the Dobro Backup.
    author: Robert Lee JOhnson -- The Guitar Man

    Here is some beautiful singinng and the backup music is so good. A Great CD.

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