I first became aware of Lucinda Williams from Mary Chapin Carpenters cover of "Passionate Kisses". Found a 1989 cd of Williams own version with four other tracks and was hooked. Dont know exactly what it is about her but she has a special talent. I admit to being addicted to "Car Wheels" for some time.
I had seen her on 'Sessions' and 'City Limits' and her voice can be a little strained, but the performance is what rekindled my interest in her music.I think her 'Sessions' show was the one that really cooked as I recall. Im not impressed by her vocals on some tracks on the new release, but thats live music and Williams has never been about her singing style as much as the attitude and emotion she delivers. And the song writing. And she can rock. What more can you ask for?
I had seen her on 'Sessions' and 'City Limits' and her voice can be a little strained, but the performance is what rekindled my interest in her music.I think her 'Sessions' show was the one that really cooked as I recall. Im not impressed by her vocals on some tracks on the new release, but thats live music and Williams has never been about her singing style as much as the attitude and emotion she delivers. And the song writing. And she can rock. What more can you ask for?