Drama Queen

Judith Edelman | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 13, 2000)
• Original Release Date: June 13, 2000
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Compass Records
• ASIN: B00004TE22
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #348,828 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Customer Reviews

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "sharing DNA with everyone...", July 11, 2000

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

As a fan of her first two albums, I was nonetheless surprisedat how stunning this new work is. In a year of great and frequentlybrave releases (Kasey Chambers, Carter & Grammer, Connie Dover, Valerie Smith, Ginger Boatwright, Altan, Claire Lynch, Delores Keane), some highly anticipated upcoming albums (Allison Moorer, Gretchen Peters), and some disappointments (Stacey Earle, Kimmie Rhodes), DRAMA QUEEN should shine brightly. She's used her wonderful, blue-grassy band (Matt Flinner, Ron De La Vega, et al.) and guests (Stuart Duncan, Rob Ickes, Tim O'Brien) and her own voice (which sounds so like Alison Krauss at times that it's quite spooky) to explore the dark side of the city, working life, small towns, dysfunctional relationships, abused children, mental illness, jealousy and envy. Yet, the sweetness of Judith's singing, her way with a melody, her sense of humor (often black) all combine with these gritty subjects in a kind of oxymoronic story (with a fiddle, cello, mandolin, bouzouki and guitar soundtrack) that is quite irresistible, thought-provoking and oddly uplifting. Judith even adds a lovely edge to the traditional song, "Sailor Boy." DRAMA QUEEN is unique and unforgettable.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Incredible!!!, October 11, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Drama Queen (Audio CD)

Every song on this album shines with originality and humor. "A Load of Blues" was what originally sold me, with it's clever play on words and beautiful imagery, but I soon discovered that it is impossible to pick a favorite song. "Don't Open the Door," and "Blood Reunion" are fun and funny. "The Sisters of St. Timothy" approaches the idea of child abuse from a haunting angle, and the music is just a little off of innocent, which augments the picture the words create.

All in all, this is a stunning album which everyone should buy and listen to repeatedly.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars please help me, February 16, 2002

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Lauren B. Saeger (Bloomington, IL) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Drama Queen (Audio CD)

Because I can't get these songs out of my head! I work with Judith here in Nashville, knew she was a musician, and FINALLY she gave me this CD to hear. I can't take it out of my CD player, and I'm going to have to buy 5 copies to give to the people I love because I refuse to let it out of my sight! I'm jealous as all sin of her playful voice, fascinating lyrics, and extremely catchy melodies. Everyone in the world needs a copy of this CD. Just don't ask to borrow mine, cause I'm not letting it go!