Before I can even start this review, you need to check out the genres this album covers. Yes, that would be hip-hop there, your eyes are not deceiving you; just think of it as 80s hip-hop rather than the mess that calls that genre home today. Continue reading →
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11
Dec 08
Rabbit Fur Coat (2006) by Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins
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Genre: folk, indie country |
½
“Rabbit Fur Coat,” “Rise Up With Fists!,” “Melt Your Heart,” and “Born Secular.”
In her first solo album, Jenny Lewis reveals a side of herself and her voice that is completely missed in Rilo Kiley. While she retains the country tinge that seems to follow her wherever she goes, this album is a story told of her own life and in her own way. Sometimes the lyrics lead the listener down confusing paths, and other times it brings the listener to a dream-like standstill. Lewis’s ear for hooks still shows itself time and time again, as does her sardonic view on life. Nothing in this album is trite, though it veers dangerously close sometimes. And while it may sound weary, you’ll end with a happy sigh.
