In the Eyes of Strangers has finally arrived. I was about to give up! Pre-ordering her CDs is rarely a great idea because they never come when they’re supposed to come. But, really it’s ok because I would not really have had time to listen to it before now anyway.
To tell you the truth, I haven’t really been looking forward to this one like I have every other Ferrick CD. Too much twang – I’ve mentioned that before. Too much Natalia – I’ve also mentioned that before. But, I might be changing my mind on the second listen.
Remember how I said I hated the song "Stuck"? Well I have officially changed my mind with this version. I can almost forget that we were STUCK right along with her when I listen to this one. Really excellent mix. I am never going to love "Never Give Up" and "Everything You Get" is better live than it is on the CD. I love, love, LOVE Miss Liberty (not written by Melissa). I do hope she’s playing this in her shows, has anyone seen her perform it live????? Rest Now (the Chris Whitley song) is good, One Year appears to be pulled in part from something we heard during a sound check, very different but there are pieces of the original in there. I think I like it. But I’m going to have to listen to it again. It’s unusual, not typical Melissa and not the super twangy Melissa, either.
I could go on, but I won’t. Just buy the CD yourself and make up your own mind. Or, if you’re cheap (or broke) go over to her myspace and listen to a few of the songs there.
Excuse me while I play Miss Liberty again and again and again.