Dreaming in Romance Languages

Catie Curtis | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (March 16, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Vanguard Records
• ASIN: B0001ENYA8
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #172,504 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Dark Weather, May 9, 2004

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Lee Armstrong (Winterville, NC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Dreaming in Romance Languages (Audio CD)

Catie Curtis' "Dreaming in Romance Languages" is an excellent collection that juxtaposes her dark lyrical images with sweet optimistic melodies. This creative tension creates some of her most interesting and affecting work to date. On the closer "Dark Weather" the lyrics "Some days the ocean's cruel, the waves, they don't suffer fools" counters with the languid rolling melody. Stephanie Winters' cello embodies deep sadness on "Doctor," "Once upon a time there was a little baby bringing light to the world." "Red Light" is one of Catie's most lighthearted breezy melodies with Julie Wolf's accordion giving a holiday feel crosscut with the lyric, "Mister fire marshal suspects the landlord of the penny arcade while all his plastic prizes and Riley's Clam Shack fall burning in the waves." Beth Nielsen Chapman helps write "Cross Over to Me" with one of Catie's lovely melodies, "I've been out there alone, you've got something I need." Jimmy Ryan who worked with Catie on her 1991 "From Years to Hours" set is back again and co-writes one of my favorite tracks, "The Trouble You Bring." The only track Catie didn't pen is Mark Sandman's "The Night" which is a dreamy track, "I hope you're waiting for me across your carpet of stars." "Hold On" is classic Curtis, "I lost my one-way ticket home; I'm at a busted telephone and I got no way to show you you're not alone." "Deliver Me" is another delight, "All the angels that I love, they don't hang out above, they come down to deliver, they deliver me." This is a strong set filled with consistently excellent songs done as only Catie's can sing them. Enjoy!

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Catie keeps on getting better, April 9, 2004

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Liz (Madison WI) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreaming in Romance Languages (Audio CD)

All of Catie Curtis' CDs are terrific and this one is no exception. In "Dreaming's" most powerful songs the singer focuses on repairing a relationship gone wrong. As with "My Shirt Looks Good on You," several of the songs are real rock and roll--a fun departure from Catie's beautiful folk songs. The best of the best on "Dreaming in Romance Languages" is "Dark Weather"--a classic addition to the "We Can Work it Out" canon of music.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars honest, October 5, 2004

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Sigmund - See all my reviews

This review is from: Dreaming in Romance Languages (Audio CD)

This is my first exposure to Catie Curtis. I very much like her straightforward honest songwriting and overall style. There isn't much pretension here which is refreshing. My favorite tracks are "Hold On", "It's The Way You Are" and "Cross Over To Me" which features some brilliant electric guitar. There are some weak tracks as well particularly "The Night" and "Dark Weather". All things considered, this album is not likely to change anyone's life but has definitely made me want to explore this artist more.