author: Geoff Partington
do not stare is an interesting and original album with a touch of weirdness about it, good on first hearing and getting better,been playing it for a week now. buy this cd and be in for some good listening. ps whats the sutro baths.
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Displays a wide range of vocal and songwriting talent
author: Chris Santella
Do Not Stare bounces from the playful to the pensive without missing a step. It's got folk ballads, it's got funk, and it's got something close to a sea chanty. Rachel's songwriting is funny and thoughtful, and her voice is sweet...but tough when it needs to be. As a former San Franciscan, my favorite number is Sutro Baths, though Lonnie sticks in my head...and Uncle Bob is very moving. Overall, a fine and diversely eclectic effort.
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Best CD I've bought this year. Terrific.
author: mark green
Bought this CD at a live show. I've listened to it 6 times and it keeps surprising me. Great on a first listen, but it gets even better the more you hear it. I like Elliott Smith, Cake, etc. If you like quirky/weird music with strong melody, this is it. The lyrics are fantastic. She's great live too.
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One of my faves of year
author: Tim Purvis
Funny, touching, funky, off beat, witty, poignant, mysterious. I laughed, I cried, it became a part of me.
Rachel's beautiful voice and wonderful songwriting make her debut CD a delight to listen to. The band sounds great, including some funky B3 playing. These guys have got to be the cat's pyjamas live.
My favorite song is Uncle Bob. This disc plays in my car constantly! I can't wait to hear her next disc.
Buy it, buy it, buy it, buy it.......
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