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This is material from the late 1990’s and early 2000’s, an easy and open look into women performing to their standards, not to some “marketability test standard.” More like what we now call “folk” or “pop” than rock, this is two CDs, thirty one songs, music by women from the US, Canada, the UK, Europe, Australia, New Zealand, music with ths slower and lower folk/rock treatment instead of the higher energy “hard rock” or “hyperactive pop” treatments.
The recordings are a tour de force regarding the telling of a story in song, the clear move to set forth “something” instead of just yelling and jumping around on stage while fireworks go off.
As I have said before, this is well worth the money if you are into the folk/rock music, totally boring if you’re into the Spice Girls or their ilk.
Rating: 5 / 5
This is a very good double CD. The sound quality and volume consistency are very, very good. (No need to raise or lower from track to track). Also, the songs flow well from track to track; obviously a lot of effort was taken on this. I just wish that some heavy hitters (Joni, Carly) were included. Eva Cassidy’s take on Simon & Garfunkel’s “Kathy’s Song” is outstanding. Check out Philo records compilations (Philo So Far, Singers & Songwriters) as well!
Rating: 4 / 5
This two-disc compilation is an excellent introduction to a broad range of talented female singers. Ranging from popular artists such as Sarah McLachlan and Sinead O’Connor to (in the States, at least) lesser-known singers like Kate Rusby and Thea Gilmore, the discs offer a variety of sounds – from pop to folk to blues, and back again.
If you enjoy Songbirds, you may also enjoy albums by the artists represented and other similar singers. Check out some of the following:
“10″ – Kate Rusby
“Daybreaker” – Beth Orton
“Sleepy Little Sailor” – Oh Susanna
“Rules for Jokers” – Thea Gilmore
“Tropical Brainstorm” – Kirsty MacColl
“Be Here Now” – Suzanne Little (not featured on discs)
“Heroine” – Wild Strawberries (not featured)
“Trigger Fables” – Taste of Joy (not featured)
“Silence” – Tara MacLean (not featured)
Rating: 5 / 5