http://blogcritics.org/ A sinister cabal of superior bloggers on music, books, film, popular culture, politics, and technology - updated continuously. en Copyright 2005-2007 by the authors Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:57:32 EST http://backend.userland.com/rss Blogcritics.org custom software http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/06/11/102408.php#comment-537255 Rarely do find a cd that i like upon hearing it only once. A cd usualy has to become familiar before i can really get into it. I knew Loretta's Van Lear Rose was something special from the first time i heard the opening guitar on the first track. Finally some country music with grit, depth, and feeling. This cd makes country radio sound false. This is the real deal. 537255@blogcritics.org Fri, 16 Feb 2007 10:57:32 EST http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/06/11/102408.php#comment-91542 Mark, sorry I didn't catch this post earlier. I have Van Leer Rose and it is amazing. I have to admit, I am not a country fan... and sought it out because of the Jack White connection. It is a beautiful piece of music, and a tribute to what a legend she is. To me, this disc far transcends the label of country... like Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash's 'VH1 Storytellers'. If anyone is reading this post, I'll put my word on it that you need to go out and buy it immediately. This from a guy who mostly collected Metallica. Thanks, lono 91542@blogcritics.org Tue, 19 Oct 2004 04:13:22 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/06/11/102408.php#comment-91290 thanks! 91290@blogcritics.org Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:34:23 EDT http://blogcritics.org/archives/2004/06/11/102408.php#comment-91287 Mark, had I known you had done such a good job, I would have remained silent. I agree with you on Loretta, and Gretchen. Loretta has always put the "hell yeah" into country, a refreshing and unadulteraed voice which wasn't quashed by the p.c. She has been a beacon for years, and Van Lear Rose is not exception. Gretchen Wilson might be her successor, ya think? Good, well written, comprehensive review, which I loved. Claire 91287@blogcritics.org Mon, 18 Oct 2004 10:26:54 EDT