Fair Time!

Kate Taylor (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (July 14, 2009)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Front Door Records
• ASIN: B002GCFSM0
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #135,947 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars All hits on this album, August 14, 2009

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Musicbizz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fair Time! (Audio CD)

This is Kate's first CD of all original songs and it's full of nothing but hits. From the rollicking and droll "Soap Opera Life" to the heartfelt "Red Tail" to the cyberage bashing "Brake Job" and the toe tapping "Make it Count," this CD is a huge winner.

Another wonderful song on the album is Kate's tribute to her musical family, "Sun Did Shine (on Carolina)" Each verse celebrates one of her brothers (Alex, James, Livingston and Hugh) and his unique qualities. The chorus wryly refers to all of them as "the Chapel Hillbillys" and remembers their musical times at home "around the table, a family choir" and ends with "we've got songs for you."

Oh yes they do...and these, of Kate's, are among the best ever. Bravo Kate!

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars "Oh God, Here Comes Trouble...!!" (LOL.), August 3, 2009

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Music2424 (Studio Ctiy, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fair Time! (Audio CD)

Well, Kate Taylor is back in a BIG way with her latest studio offering, "Fair Time"!! The title of this mini review is uttered by Kate herself as an intro to the terrific new up-tempo song "Soap Opera Life" as she opens her first musical work composed entirely by Ms. Taylor with a lil' help on some tunes from a few gifted friends. Kate has really stretched her talent in this go-around which is not to say that you won't once again hear a fab pastiche of musical styles, from soft folk and country soundin' ballads, to honky tonk and rock, etc. all with tasty guitar work by Billy Derby and "right on" group backing (Sam Zucchini on drums, Dave Anderson on bass, Clifford Carter, piano, etc.)

There are many highlights to be found on this exceptional disc, but to name just a few personal favorites (not an easy task)... the touching and heartfelt "Red Tail" (composed for her late husband, Charlie Witham), a beautiful record that I simply cannot stop listening to ...the poetic ode to her talented brothers, "Sun Did Shine (On Carolina)", and the inspiring "Cholene" which proves once again that there are heroic angels among us right here on Earth.

So, "Step right up, Folks" (from the "Fair Time" track), Sister Kate is back and she is in a class of her own!!

P.S. The CD's innovative packaging and artwork are worth the price of the disc alone!!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars More than fair!, August 19, 2009

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Tracy Barrett (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Fair Time! (Audio CD)

Kate Taylor manages to keep her own style while exploring a range of musical moods, from light and playful to tender and moving. Her band provides the ideal backdrop to her vocals, enhancing the singer's words while adding their own distinctive touch. Worth many listens!