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Lucinda Williams does anguish so well it’s easy to forget that Happy Woman Blues is not just the title of her 1980 album, but also the way she thinks of herself. That identity comes across full force in Little Honey, the follow-up to 2007’s heavily brooding West, where her melancholy voice seemed to creak with sadness. Here, a full-throated Williams revels in the rejuvenation of her engagement to her manager/co-producer Tom Overby, over whom she’s positively giddy on "Real Love." Her newfound bliss opens the floodgates to a musical revival, as well, since Little Honey, her ninth studio album, ranks as one of her most diverse, ranging from pounding rock ‘n’ roll (the raw sex of the title track) to the Hank Williams-ish country blues of "Well, Well, Well," to "Knowing"'s ‘60s soul. But some of the finest writing appears on "Plan to Marry," as thoughtful a meditation on love as any time-honored sonnet. Just when Williams seems to have run the gamut, she pulls out a Stones-y (via Louisiana) cover of AC/DC’s "It’s a Long Way to the Top" as the punctuation mark. It all makes for a rollicking ride with one of roots-rock's most unpredictable and passionate artists. -– Alanna Nash
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Lucinda Williams has always been adept at painting landscapes of the soul, illuminating the spirit's shadowy nooks and shimmering crannies -- but she's never captured the sun breaking through the clouds as purely as on her new Lost Highway release, Little Honey
The album features a duet with Elvis Costello "Jailhouse Tears" Other guest vocalists include Matthew Sweet, Susanna Hoffs, Jim Lauderdale, Tim Easton and Charlie Louvin.
The first single "Real Love" is available for download in the Amazon MP3 store.
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16 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Michael
Format:Audio CD
Little Honey is a much happier album the Lucinda's last album, West, although I'm not sure it's better, it's just as good just the same.
The album kicks off with "Real Love" a rocking, happy tune. It's something we've never heard from Lucinda, then it goes into the country-tinged ballad "Circles and X's" which was actually written over twenty years ago and I'm not sure why she hadn't used it before, and she slips into a very bluesy "Tears Of Joy" talking about playing games but now she has met a man to whom she loves, then comes the loud, beautiful "Little Rock Star", now this is one of the highlights, most definitley, it may even be the best song on the album. "Honey Bee" is a fast raunchy rocker, it is fun although a bit silly.
"Well Well Well" comes next and I must say, it's a bit too country for my taste. It's an okay song, but again just not my taste. If "Well Well Well" was a disappointment, "If Wishes Were Horses" made up for it and then some! This is my second favorite next to "Little Rock Star". But then things take a turn downward when we get to "Jailhouse Tears", which again is an okay song but I think adding Elvis Costello's vocals wasn't a great idea, but the song itself is okay. So now we're on "Knowing" and I must say, it's a beautiful little love song and "Heaven Blues" is a wonderful little blues song about going to Heaven, the music is almost too happy for lyrics that are so sad. "I'm gonna see my mother up in Heaven..."
"Rarity" is another beautiful love song and "Plan To Marry" is about how "love is a sword" and a song for those who love, believe in love and why people marry.
"It's A Long Way To The Top" is a cover and it's a great rock n' roll closer to an awesome Lucinda Williams album! 5 stars.
The album kicks off with "Real Love" a rocking, happy tune. It's something we've never heard from Lucinda, then it goes into the country-tinged ballad "Circles and X's" which was actually written over twenty years ago and I'm not sure why she hadn't used it before, and she slips into a very bluesy "Tears Of Joy" talking about playing games but now she has met a man to whom she loves, then comes the loud, beautiful "Little Rock Star", now this is one of the highlights, most definitley, it may even be the best song on the album. "Honey Bee" is a fast raunchy rocker, it is fun although a bit silly.
"Well Well Well" comes next and I must say, it's a bit too country for my taste. It's an okay song, but again just not my taste. If "Well Well Well" was a disappointment, "If Wishes Were Horses" made up for it and then some! This is my second favorite next to "Little Rock Star". But then things take a turn downward when we get to "Jailhouse Tears", which again is an okay song but I think adding Elvis Costello's vocals wasn't a great idea, but the song itself is okay. So now we're on "Knowing" and I must say, it's a beautiful little love song and "Heaven Blues" is a wonderful little blues song about going to Heaven, the music is almost too happy for lyrics that are so sad. "I'm gonna see my mother up in Heaven..."
"Rarity" is another beautiful love song and "Plan To Marry" is about how "love is a sword" and a song for those who love, believe in love and why people marry.
"It's A Long Way To The Top" is a cover and it's a great rock n' roll closer to an awesome Lucinda Williams album! 5 stars.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Lucinda Williams has been on an incredible creative spurt in this decade. After releasing only 5 albums in 20 years (1979-1998), this is Lucinda's 4th studio album in just this decade (5 albums altogether when you include the "Fillmore" live album from 2005). In early 2007 Lucinda released the devastating "West" album, dealing with the passing away of her mother and relationships gone south (a common theme to many of her albums). About 18 months later, Lucinda comes back with this release.
"Little Honey" (13 tracks; 64 min.) brings a more uplifting mood of Lucinda, now apparently in a happy relationship (her producer). The album starts off with a rousing "Real Love" but after that, it becomes a very uneven affair, regretfully. Case in point is "Tears of Love", a lazy song that goes nowhere, as is the case with "Jailhouse Tears", which sounds like a throwaway song. The acoustic-driven "Little Rock Star" shines, though. The standout track on here is the 8+ min. slow-burner "Rarity", which reminds me of Lucinda of old. The album closes with a curious (and ineffective) cover of AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top", it's not bad as such but it just makes me wanna reach back to the original AC/DC song.
In all, this is a very uneven album. For one, its running time is way too long. Cut out about 3-4 of the least effective songs and instead you'd have a much stronger set. That said, Lucinda Williams is a fabulous live act. I've seen her in concert before and I can only hope that I'll have a chance to see her on the tour supporting this album.
"Little Honey" (13 tracks; 64 min.) brings a more uplifting mood of Lucinda, now apparently in a happy relationship (her producer). The album starts off with a rousing "Real Love" but after that, it becomes a very uneven affair, regretfully. Case in point is "Tears of Love", a lazy song that goes nowhere, as is the case with "Jailhouse Tears", which sounds like a throwaway song. The acoustic-driven "Little Rock Star" shines, though. The standout track on here is the 8+ min. slow-burner "Rarity", which reminds me of Lucinda of old. The album closes with a curious (and ineffective) cover of AC/DC's "It's a Long Way to the Top", it's not bad as such but it just makes me wanna reach back to the original AC/DC song.
In all, this is a very uneven album. For one, its running time is way too long. Cut out about 3-4 of the least effective songs and instead you'd have a much stronger set. That said, Lucinda Williams is a fabulous live act. I've seen her in concert before and I can only hope that I'll have a chance to see her on the tour supporting this album.
12 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By John Farrow
Format:Audio CD
Finally, Lu gets back to her bluesy roots with some of her most upbeat songs in a decade. If "Little Honey" doesn't get you moving, you need to check your pulse. Also, there is some wonderful, understated guitar work by Tom Pettibone throughout. Buy this record. You won't be disappointed.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I expected
I really like Lucinda Williams but this CD isn't really to my liking. I love her voice, but her songs on this CD were just kind of bland and slow. Read more
Published 1 month ago by ajbrittain
1.0 out of 5 stars
Not very good at all
This album was my first experience with Lucinda Williams. It will likely be my last. The songs were not very good, and she wrote all but one. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Elwood F. Snyder
1.0 out of 5 stars
What Happened?
It seems Lucinda got lost somewhere on the road bewteen home and the studio, I wonder if she got kidnapped and the next stranger walking by was dragged to the studio and told to... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Linda R. Wilson
4.0 out of 5 stars
she's only rock n' roll and she likes it
She really is more rock than country and I'd argue she might be the female equivalent of the Rolling Stones, as her classic--Exile on Main St?? Read more
Published on April 7, 2011 by Tiny tunes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Many of Her Finest Songs
This is not her best album, but it also contains some of her strongest songs, including "Rarity" and "Knowing. Read more
Published on March 31, 2011 by Rudy Palma
4.0 out of 5 stars
Scattered Threads
Wow, can't believe the negative reviews this got. I'm a casual fan owing three of her albums, so I had nothing to loose when I heard this, and I loved it from the get go: stir up... Read more
Published on May 25, 2010 by Niklas P. Andersson
5.0 out of 5 stars
Music for grown-ups
Lucinda Williams' CD "Little Honey" is so good, that I cannot think of the right words to say. I wish that I could. Read more
Published on April 10, 2010 by Reggie: a music lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic!
Blues, country, rock n' roll, she does it all, and way beyond well.
Lucinda is the most honest songwriter going...
Lucinda is the most honest songwriter going...
Published on January 27, 2010 by Book Lover
5.0 out of 5 stars
My new favorite CD!
It seems it's very rare these days to hear a CD that you like every song but this is one such rarity! My favorite song is If Wishes Were Horses but every song is really great. Read more
Published on November 14, 2009 by AndyT13
4.0 out of 5 stars
A rough n tumble batch of barroom stompers and ballads - love it
For now, gone are the days of Lucinda's acoustic, folk/country music. Here, soak in a bluesy, rootsy bar-band taking over the local saloon, tunes altering between roadhouse stomps... Read more
Published on October 2, 2009 by A. Boyd
