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Love Is the Way

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In 2008 Eddi Reader goes into a record greatest hits selection with Boo Hewerdine, realise that they have enough good material for a new studio album, change their minds and produce a quality collection of songs in 'Love Is The Way'. This is a departure from the 'Robert Burns' and 'Peacetime' releases but still stays true to her folk/acoustic roots.She adds a little 'jazz' flavouring with 'Dandelion' and 'Dragonflies', but standout tracks for me are 'My Shining Star', 'Love Is The Way' and the sublime 'I Won't Stand In Your Way'. The only blot on the album is 'Never Going Back Again', which just sounds like an 'out-take' in it's carefree approach. Can't figure out where it is an actual serious song or just a bunch of guys having fun between takes. Other than that, Eddi's vocals are as usual flawless and the choice of material better than good.

I have to say Eddi Reader is in full form. Beautifully crafted songs. Angelic voice. A welcome addition to her collection. Stand out track Roses! A great breezy summer tune.

Listened to this CD from Nova Scotia to London all through the night on a BA flight! Great to relax by - so much so I dropped off a couple of times! Checked it out again on the way back - then off to Amazon to find and get it for ever..... Thanks Eddi and BA for making my night and day!

It's a shame that she doesn't have much of a following here in the States, Eddi is an amazing artist.