Rite the First Time

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Music Review: Georgeous harmonies and accomplished songwriting
Rating: 5 Stars

By turns playful and moody, shimmering and satirical, the songs on this CD cover a rich and varied emotional terrain. Two of the Sisters are songwriters and like the Indigo Girls, each has her distinct style: Brenda Sutton is an accomplished wordsmith, wringing humor and ironic insight out of lyrics that are propelled by infectious melodies; while Gwen Knighton's mystical and romantic forays into the otherworld have an edgy, moody feel to them. Highlights among the original tunes include "Dumb Dumb Dorothy," in which the little girl from Kansas admits she had it better back in Oz, and "Song of Fey Cross," a cautionary fairy tale with an ominous feel and a spine-tingling story. This CD also includes several cover songs, especially Cheryl Wheeler's "When Fall Comes to New England" and Dar Williams' "Iowa," both of which showcase TWS's gorgeous harmonies. If you have any interest in Filk or Pagan music, this disc is utterly indispensable. Meanwhile, anyone who enjoys lovely harmonies, clever songwriting, and a sense of magic will find this recording to be well worth the price of admission.

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Country CDs

• Music > Styles
• Folk
• World Music