40 Days

The Wailin' Jennys | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (August 10, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Red House
• ASIN: B0002IQGMQ
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (53 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,432 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #8 in Music > Indie Music > Country > Country Folk
  • #10 in Music > World Music > North America > Canada
  • #13 in Music > Indie Music > Folk

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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heavenly sounds from up North, March 12, 2005

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David T. Steere, Jr. (Annapolis, MD United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 40 Days (Audio CD)

What is it about Canada providing such fertile ground for great female singer/songwriters? From the peerless Joni Mitchell to the irresistible Lynn Miles (a new album is coming soon!!), there's also been such wonderful work from Susie Ungerleider (Oh Susanna), the Be Good Tanyas, the recent cd from the Duhks and, of course, the Wailin' Jennys.

Ruth Moody, Nicky Mehta, and Cara Luft-three Canadian singer/songwriters--have produced the harmony album of the year. Each has a distinctive voice and song writing tone. But, their affinity for each other, vocally, is amazing. A brilliant and lovely opening song, "One Voice" sets the perfect mood. Mostly excellent originals, they also perform several covers: a great version of Neil Young's "Old Man" which called to mind the harmonies of Crosby, Stills and Nash and a lovely take on John Hiatt's romantic "Take it Down." A couple of traditional tunes, as well, including a beautiful closing "The Parting Glass." Don't miss this one.

Cara Luft has left the Jennys and been replaced with Annabelle Chvostek. Let's hope the miraculous sounds and songwriting continue. In the meantime, go to the websites of the Wailin' Jennys, Nicky Mehta and Ruth Moody. If you are as taken with them as I am, buy Ruth's MOODY, PENNER AND SWAIN (a celtic album of traditional tunes), Ruth's solo BLUE MUSE, Nicky's WEATHER VANE, and the Jennys' earlier EP. All of them are quite wonderful.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars a breath of fresh air that defies genre, September 25, 2004

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opentuned (Saskatchewan, Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 40 Days (Audio CD)

Is it folk, is it alt-alt-country, or a triple dose of fine singer-songwriters weaving their considerable talents into one breathtaking recording? Well, it's all of the above and then some. With the hooks of Ruth Moody, the chops of Cara Luft, and the heart of Nicky Mehta, you end up with a multilayered and incredibly rich listening experience. The originals are strong, the covers (Neil Young's "Old Man", John Hiatt's "Take It Down" and a gorgeous traditional song/set closer "The Parting Glass" repossessed from the original owners, crisp production, solid and spare musicianship, and those achingly beautiful harmonies are not to be missed. And if you are within driving distance of a show, they are absolutely astonishing live. Nice people, too.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars 3 Amazing Voices. You must hear this...incredible!, November 10, 2005

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Robert Maizner "Auctionsmith" (Auctionsmith Central) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 40 Days (Audio CD)

I'm not a big fan of folk music (folk rock?) but the first time I heard the 'Jennys harmonizing on Radio Paradise, I immediately stopped what I was doing and purchased this album. Their 3 voices together create a most extraordinary sound, kind of like an acoustic female version of Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young (they even perform a fantastic cover of Young's "Old Man" on the album.) The recording absolutely shimmers, with tastefully sparse arrangements that do complete justice to the vocals. The original songs themselves are approachable, personal, and beautifully crafted. I don't think there's a slow moment on the whole album. Crank up the volume, close your eyes, and you will have chills running down your spine, guaranteed!