Kim Richey

Kim Richey

Product Details

• Audio CD (May 9, 1995)
• Original Release Date: May 9, 1995
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mercury Nashville
• ASIN: B000001ED5
• Also Available in: Audio Cassette  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (29 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #110,357 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com
Richey finds her inspiration in the Southern-California country-rock of Linda Ronstadt and the Eagles, and the folk-rock of Tom Petty and the Byrds. The album is full of Beatles-esque touches, such as the string quartet on "Can't Find the Words," the odd McCartney-esque intervals on "Let the Sun Fall Down," or the open tuning and uptempo, three-part vocal harmonies on "Good." If Nashville labels can keep releasing country tributes to the Beatles, surely there's room in town for a woman who can come up with new Beatles-esque songs. And inasmuch as Richey is exploring the strain of the Beatles' music that comes straight out of the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly, surely there's a country audience for her. --Geoffrey Himes

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best Album You've Never Heard, February 11, 2003

By	"freethinking_nebraskan" (Gretna, NE United States) - See all my reviews

I first heard Kim Richey sing on Austin City Limits back in the mid-90s. I was channel-surfing and caught a bit of her voice that stopped my clicker in its tracks. Her talents (and those of her band) were so amazing that I sat and watched the entire show - and luckily caught the Indigo Girls, too. Richey has the most beautiful, moving voice, with a range of depth and character that compels you sit down and listen to her lyrics. She has a way with writing songs - a way that tells stories we can all relate to - that feels a bit like Joni Mitchell.

If you've never heard Kim Richey and you're an eclectic music fan, buy this album. You won't regret it.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Stuff, February 24, 2006

By	David B. Thompson (Carson City, Nevada USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

A few years ago Wife and I were eating lunch with friends when a Kim Richey song played over the din of the restaurant. One of our friends knew her name and I filed the information away for later use. I managed to snag a couple of her recordings (Kim Richey and Glimmer) from a resale house.

This is a great recording. Richey's music doesn't easily fall into any particular category. Maybe it should be called adult contemporary.

My only criticism, and it's a mild criticism, is that Richey's songs are generally about romantic love. There, that's out of the way. Her choice of topic does not mean her songs are formulaic or redundant; they are assuredly not. Richey explores love and relationships in her songs. She brings a unique perspective and one that I enjoy and appreciate.

Her songs are high quality. Each brings something to me, personally, that I enjoy or relate to. Furthermore, the production does not get in the way of the music. Each instrument is clearly placed and heard in the soundfield without overcoming Richey's marvelous voice. The instruments are clearly articulated, as is her voice. The arrangements are clean and tasteful and add to the songs.

Richey's voice is a rich alto. Her delivery is clean and clear and it's easy to understand the lyrics. Her voice evokes the emotional content of the songs and contains a variety of tones which she uses well as she works from song to song.

Bottom line: I love this recording and it is one that returns to my playlist again and again.

8 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will play it over and over again--when I get it, November 17, 1999

By	Sara T. Petersen (Vancouver, WA United States) - See all my reviews

OK, I have to confess. I've never actually heard this CD. But recently I went to a Shawn Mullins concert (yes, the "Lullaby" guy), and this incredible lady named Kim Richey was opening. The entire audience was enraptured by her from the beginning and when she was told that she had one more song left than she thought she did, we all cheered. All of the CDs she had brought with her were sold out by intermission between her and Shawn. I was greatly disappointed, but I WILL get this CD soon--and every other one she ever releases. Although I have not heard this album, I have heard enough of the lady in question to know that it is incredible. Even though Shawn Mullins gave a fantastic concert and is a memorable performer in his own right, for some reason, the words "You can't lose them all...." keep going through my head.