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Product Details

  • Audio CD (March 4, 1997)
  • Original Release Date: March 4, 1997
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Mercury Nashville
  • ASIN: B000001EQA
  • Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #67,225 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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This sophomore album may suffer slightly in comparison with Richey's stunning, self-titled 1995 debut, but there wasn't much else out there in 1997 that it didn't eclipse. Richey is a stellar songwriter (with several hits by others to her credit) whose own records straddle the rock/country divide, placing her squarely in commercial limbo. But it's our loss that there isn't a niche for songs like the gorgeous "Every River," the insanely catchy "I Know," the subtly '60s-ish "Lonesome Side of Town," and the devastating "My Whole World." Richey's voice is not Nashville's most distinctive, but it communicates a full range of emotions, and she abets it skillfully by double-tracking her own harmonies. The playing, writing, and fascinatingly varied stylistic touches here are a joy to hear; Richey's career merits your undivided attention. --Ken Barnes

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars In search of a genre, April 28, 2000
There are those artists who defy labels. Kim Richey rests comfortably among them. A friend loaned me this CD and with the thought "let it grow on you." And it did! Some compare her music to an early Eagles / California rock to country. That's a fair description. I think what got me was the combination of her well written lyrics and the talent of her surrounding musicians. Each time I hear it, I pick up on things I didn't hear before. And to be honest, I kind when friends come over and ask "Who's that?" I think word of mouth, as shown with the other reviews here speak volumes about Richey's talent.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Just buy it, April 3, 2000
By Andy Higgins (Frederick, MD) - See all my reviews
I love singer-songwriters...John Hiatt, Lyle Lovett, James Taylor, Karla Bonoff...and now, Kim Richey. I can't believe that I hadn't heard of her before now, but saw her recently on Sessions at West 54th with John Hiatt, and immediately had to check her out. Great vocals, fine production, teriffic harmonies, excellent lyrics. I'll blindly buy whatever has her name associated with it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I'm lucky to have heard of this wonderful artist!!, October 7, 2000
By Robert R Fritz (San Diego, CA USA) - See all my reviews
My wife and I read a bio of this super-talented singer songwriter in Stereophile magazine, and bought the CD on a lark 2 years ago. Suffice to say, if this were a vinyl record, we would have worn it out by now! And, we now own the other 2 Kim Richey titles as well. Every track is a winner on this disc, with Kim and band offering soaring vocals, lyrics and playing that are intelligent, creative and moving. If you are a country-rock fan, and appreciate fabulous music making over commercially attuned hit making, this is a no-brainer----buy this disc now!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars A strong follow up to a dynamic debut
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5.0 out of 5 stars Don't Let Me Down Easy...
I went through a painful final separation from the love of my life when this CD was released in 1997, and I identified with every song. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars A classic in the 'true' sense of the word
Well what can I say to make you want to buy this.

Some reviewers may pad you with superlatives, but I can tell you that this is one of only a handful of artists that would make... Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Best country/rock cd in the 90's
This is probably the best of her three cd's and the one to get if you've never experienced Ms. Richey. Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Bought it 2 yrs ago--it's still my favorite CD
If you like singer/songwriters, this is the pinacle. Kim Richey is awesome.
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