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Big House of Time

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I was fortunate enough to find this at a used CD shop. If you find it buy it! This is a gorgeous pop album that sounds only better with each play. The Rolling Stone record guide described Anne Richmond Boston as a cross between Sandy Denny and Grace Slick. That's not too far off the mark although I think she leans a little closer to Sandy Denny than Grace Slick. She actually reminds me somewhat of Deborah Holland, another hard-to-find singer/songwriter.

Also worth searching for are two albums by the Swimming Pool Q's for which Anne shared lead vocals back in the 80's.

This is like two distinct half albums. The great songs are worth the price and time, but the run of the mill, American Idol style pop stuff is totally dull. The lead-off song, Dreaming has magnificent guitar riffs and is full of driving energy. Darling Be Home Soon is a great cover of the Lovin Spoonful's hit, complete with 60's style guitars, but it doesn't sound dated. When You Dance gets the mood of late night AOR radio from the 70's with the cover of the Neil Young song.
The Soul Side Of Your Mind & Lately make me appreciate the skip button on my remote. 7 of the 11 songs are excellent. If you know the music of Christy McWilson, add her style to the mix of artists listed in the previous review. Grab this thing if it's still bargain priced. You'll play most of it over & over.

One of the most beautiful Rock & Roll voices in the music world. It is truly a shame that this lady has not given us more than this solo album. We need much more of this kind of enjoyment in our music lives. Great job!

1. Dreaming 2. One Foot in the Grave 3. Learning How to Love You 4. Soul Side of Your Mind 5. Lately 6. Claudine 7. Darling Be Home Soon 8. Gimme a Room 9. Eternally 10. When You Dance I Can Really Love 11. Banks of the Ohio