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Best kept secret in music. She has her own voice, and writes damn good songs. This is the first record that really shows her talent. Better buy several copies at once so you won't have to fight people for it..

It's a rare album that is such a pleasure to listen to from start to finish like this one. Anyone who likes americana music in the vein of Lucinda Williams, Roseanne Cash, Allison Krause, Shelby Lynne, or Shawn Colvin should seek this album and performer out - yet she is not exactly like any one of these more well known artists. Less gritty than Lucinda, but the album does feature some tastefully dirty electric guitar. Not as folk-pop as Colvin. Sally's songs convey their Appalachian roots, but she isn't as bluegrass as Allison Krause. More Asheville than Nashville. In short, she's a singular creative voice playing with consistent quality and authenticity. Check her out!

I first heard this wonderful singer-songwriter at the annual Folk Alliance conference. At least two people said, "you have to hear her", and I'm glad I did. Sally doesn't sound like anyone else I can think of, except maybe early Linda Ronstadt with a deeper alto voice.

And this CD - the first of hers I've heard - is a joy to listen to. Sally has a fine group of friends here. Gene Parsons joins her for his tune "Hickory Wind" (performed both acoustically and electrically and Tift Merritt and Marshall Crenshaw help out on other tracks. Eight of the songs are Spring-penned and these are just great too. I particularly like "Red-Winged Black", whose lyrics remind us that in today's busy world of cell phones and more, we all need to slow down and enjoy the beauty of life. The arrangement for "Ain't No Ash Will Born" (again with Parsons' backing vocals) is another track I keep replaying.

In the cookie-cutter world of singer-songwriters, Sally Spring stands out. Check out a few samples. You'll find yourself hooked too.

Steve Ramm
"Anything Phonographic"

Everytime I listen to Sally's songs, it's like the first time I've heard them. She is a true songwriter and has the voice of an angel. There is no reason to mention all the talented artists that accompany her on this album, their names speak for themselves. There are tracks on this that can bring tears to your eyes and give you goosebumps because of her heartfelt lyrics and incredible voice. A must have for any music lover. I hope she comes to Chicago sometime soon, I'd love to see her live!

You can't go wrong with this CD if you like Sandy Denny, Fairport Convention and Linda and Richard Thompson. The whole CD is beautiful and features the playing and singing of Gene Parson (of Byrds fame), Marshall Crenshaw, Jim Mastro, Graham Maby
and a number of other eastcoast players. Springs' voice and songwriting really shine on this recording.