Eilen JewellCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Country/Americana Status:Most recent release, Sundown Over Ghost Town (2015) See also:Eilen Jewell's site Comparisons:Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, June Carter Cash, Myshkin, Red Molly, Devon Sproule Covers/own material:Own and covers General comments:Rich vocals, a good band, and utterly timeless lively Americana. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Recommended first album:Letters from Sinners & Strangers is the first we've heard Recordings:
Letters from Sinners & StrangersRelease info:2007—Signature Sounds—SIG 2006 Availability:See Eilen Jewell's site Ecto priority:Highly recommended for fans of lively Americana Group members:Eilen Jewell—vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica Guest artists:Jason Beck—drums, percussion, vocals Produced by:Eilen Jewell and her band Comments:This is mostly lively American with a bit of blues and swing. Eilen Jewell has a great voice and a lovely touch with this music. Eilen Jewell's own compositions fit right in with her covers of Charlie Rich, Dylan, Eric Anderson and traditional songs. "High Shelf Booze" has a Forties swing, and "Heartache Boulevard" has an irresistible lilt, and it's hard to believe that "Too Hot To Sleep" isn't a classic—it should be. While there are often heartbreaking lyrics, the album has an upbeat, energetic feel throughout. If you like this kind of music at all you will fall for this album. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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