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For those not familiar the Bitchin Babes is an ensemble group of four fabulous woman "folk" singers. (I use the quotes because this is not your traditional Peter, Paul, and Mary folk group.) These women are redefining the genre.

Each woman takes the lead on one song while the others sing backup.

This CD has you almost in tears one moment only to have you with a stomache ache from laughing so much the next moment.......I've seen these women several times in person and this cd captures the essence of their live performances....... Meaghan's version of Patsy Cline's "Crazy" is priceless. Certainly she has the best pure voice of the four. Each has their own style, but, all are great, and their harmony is outstanding, just check the a capella song "Breakfast Dishes" by Sally Fingerett.

If you're wondering what folk music is all about in 1999 pick up this cd. Not only will you will enjoy it but you will wonder why you've stayed away from folk music so long.

When the term folk music is heard--many people are turned off...Well listen to these ladies, you will be overwhelmed and wanting more. I love Debi Smith, Megon McDonough & Sally Fingerett, all of you are wonderful!...But Camille West is a dream. She is a cross between the Smothers Brothers, Christine Lavin, and Weird Al. Her three songs (L.A.F.F., Dyslexic, and The Nervous Wreck of The Edna Fitzgerald) are worth the admision price of the purchasing of this CD--These ladies make the CD a wonderful & zestful suprise who those who don't like FOLK music-Bennet Ponerantz, AUDIOWORLD

The babes sing beautiful harmony in many of the songs. Some are funny and some are very serious. They cover topics from the environment to dyslexia to bathing suit fashion. I love them! Their Fax It! Charge It! CD is also great!

Reasons to buy this CD: 1) You love a great balad ("My Father," "Intertwined," "Wild Berries"); 2) You appreciate comedy with your lyrics ("Dyslexic," "Cyberspace," "Ladies Against Fanny Floss"). Don't loan this CD out to friends--it doesn't come back.

Musically, this album is quite lovely--but you can get lovely music buying these ladies' individual works. Better is the absolute hilarity of their songs, ESPECIALLY the ones written live onstage in response to strange lines provided by the audience. My favorite is "Breakfast Dishes." I would definitely buy this CD again. It's a great relief from teenage schlock and 20-something angst. I recommend it highly for anyone mature enough to have stretch marks, children, or a minivan.

My daughter bought me this album because she saw the "Four Bitchin' Babes" in concert and loved their music. I've been a "babehead" since first hearing the album. All four can sing, no question about it, and I like their serious music, but their humor is effervescent. From the song "Dyslexic," with its commentary on the inability to understand basic language ("praying to my DOG"), to "L.A.F.F (Ladies Against Fanny Floss)," with its searing satire on aging and ever skimpier bikinis, the album is an antidote for the blues. Gordon Lightfoot might even enjoy "The Nervous Wreck of Edna Fitzgerald," about a family boating excursion that could not have been worse (we've all been there, if not on a boat at least on an automobile trip). "My Father" and "Intertwined" are lovely ballads, serious though they are, about relationships.

The songs are eloquent and witty, the music stunning, and the humor contagious. The style of the album is folk rock, and its live with interchanges between the Bitchin Babes and the audience. Enjoy.

Intertwined is one of the loveliest songs I have heard in a very long time. It makes a nice break from some of the typical Bitchin Babes silliness, which is always excellent fun. If you like fun folk music, these are great ladies to get acquainted with.

Just saw the Babes at the Birchmere (8/5/00). This album was recorded live at the Birchmere and is one of their best! Enjoy!