A lovely surprise
author: Amalthea
Bought this one on a lark and found that Witten's music got under my skin with the very first song. Like curling up under a warm blanket on a cool autumn evening to contemplate the end of summer, her music is both comforting and bittersweet. Beautiful stuff.
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Intriguing
author: SpazzDoesMusic
OK, so why doesn't a singer, songwriter, performer like this get more recognition and public acclaim? Beats me! Maybe I should find comfort in the fact that music this great is not embraced by the masses. Patti's lyrics are intriguing and filled with straight up almost confession like truth and revealing emotion. The music is soulful and passionately compliments the expressions. Ms. Witten's voice is a delightful mix of the qualities of Joni Mitchel, Judy Collins, and Sandy Denny but distinctively her own. This CD is like a long intimate conversation with a trusted friend or not quite yet trusted romantic conquest. Her 2006 release "Tell the Wind" is just as good. Tryst? I'd be hard pressed not to carve my initials in the Sycamore.
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A literate, melodic and thoughtful album
author: Iain in England
I really enjoyed this album - Patti's singing and playing are great but the most striking element for me is the strength of her songwriting - her lyrics are poetic and evocative and framed by shimmering melodies. I really like all but one of the tracks here but for me the best showcase of her many skills is "Sunny Day In Terre Haute" which is a masterful blend of personal, spiritual and political elements. Highly recommended.
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This music, like a trusted coat!....you keep reaching for it
author: Tim
You can see the high praise in the other reviews. Patti Witten is a joy to listen to, a treasure. Once you happen to 'discover' her you will want to tell others of the depth and quality, the sheer pleasure of hearing her lyrics, her music. I have not met Patti, but I do have all her CDs and she feels like a friend. Do you know what I mean?
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