SISTER KINDERHOOK

I groaned when this album popped up at the top of my to-review list. But I was in for a positive surprise. Melora Creager reminds me a lot about a Alanis Morissette and Edie Brickell in her vocals. Add the bravery and musical attitudes of Kate Bush too. Music wise, this is totally different kettle of fish though.

Music wise, this album is very much based on cello, other acoustic instruments and the voice of Melora Creager. They are the whole album here. Style wise, the music is a blend of folk music from at least four corners of the world and simple, but very effective folk songs. I detect a lot of influences here. Most of all, the songs are the creations of Melora Creager. In short; they need to be heard to be believed. And that is a compliment, btw.

This quality is good throughout. The title track is the best song. But the album never clicks into a higher gear though. It is bumping along. Maybe this music is well outside my comfort zone. But I still likes this album and I would recommend it as a good gift from a male prog rocker to his girlfriend/wife. A perfect gift, it is.

On the basis of this album, I may invest in some more Rasputina albums myself, though....

3 stars

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