Politics have been the source of Ray's musical muse throughout her career, so it's no surprise to find political statements scattered throughout this album. If liberal politics offends you to the extent that you can't stand to hear it, you may not want to listen to Amy Ray's music. Her causes are numerous, from the preservation of Native American lands to supporting low-power FM and community radio ("SLC Radio"), and she does not hesitate to speak her mind in verse. However, for the most part, her approach isn't polemic. This is Ray — raw and real.
Even though Ray worked with some of the same musicians on Didn't It Feel Kinder as she did for Stag and Prom, this album has a completely different feel to it. The message is the same, but the medium has shifted. Fans expecting a punk rock album may be disappointed, but I think that Didn't It Feel Kinder will find its audience among listeners who enjoy the message as much as the medium.
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