The Bird or the Wing

Carrie Newcomer | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 20, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Philo
• ASIN: B0000003VS
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #200,674 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of her best efforts, January 25, 2003

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Granite City Green Guy (St. Cloud, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bird or the Wing (Audio CD)

I've been a fan of Carrie's since I first heard her perform in 1993. One of her first recordings on a national label (Rounder), The Bird or the Wing is classic Carrie Newcomer, packed with intelligent, passionate lyrics and a strong sense of melody. Though I own all of Carrie's recordings (many now) several tracks from this disc are on my personal "best of" compilation CDR, including "Holy Ground" and "Wisdom is watching." Though not outright _excellent_ as her later "My Father's Only Son," (a desert island disc for me), this is still a must have for fans of intelligent singer-songwriters. As a guitarist, I'm also pleased to hear Carrie experiment with new open tunings and production techniques that create a very pleasing mix from her typical small-bodied instruments.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the ten best cds in my 500+ collection!, January 15, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: The Bird or the Wing (Audio CD)

Carrie is a true find. once you've heard one of her cds you'll want them all, but buy this one first. A stunning, unique alto voice, combined with her wise, haunting, sincere and always honest songwriting. Bird or the Wing is a treasure and a pleasure from start to finish. Best tracks: Closer to Home, Yes of Yes, Holy Ground.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Irresistable, November 5, 1999

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Tom Salzman ([e-mail]) (Normal, Illinois) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Bird or the Wing (Audio CD)

I have enjoyed Carrie's music for three years now. She has a way of adding precious touches to everyday events and things. Her music brings forth humor, love, wishes and family.

If you get a chance, go to her live concerts. She truly connects with the audience.