Customer Reviews

Respond II

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(0)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Because I am a big fan of RESPOND I was both anxious and excited to get RESPOND II after it was released. During many hours listening to both CDs on my commute to and from work each day I can say with confidence that it lives up to the brilliance of RESPOND. Unlike the first volume which focused exclusively on women singer-songwriters from Boston, this volume spans geographic boundaries to include both familiar and unfamiliar names in women's music. Some of the artists are well known (i.e., Indigo Girls, Ani DiFranco, Suzanne Vega, Sarah McLaughlin, etc.) while others are not. This greatly attributes to the advantage of this compilation; the opportunity to sample new artists. This phenomenon has benefited me. Perviously I have heard good things about Aimee Mann but have never personally heard any of her music (except for the music of 'Til Tuesday from the 1980's). After listening to RESPOND II I'm now a *big* fan of her song "Lost in Space" and even found myself repeatedly humming it's catchy tune throughout my work day. RESPOND II is a great compilation for a very worthy cause. All proceeds go towards their family violence prevention fund. If you're a fan of quality music by women, you might just enjoy this CD as much as I have.

Good set of female Urban-alternative-Folk music.
A set of talented singer-songwriters.
For me it was an interesting compilation of music... slowly becoming a top in my music collection.

Don't let that comment full you... if you enjoy Alternative-Folk music (which may also be called new-wave country, progressive country) then you just find find this collection tugging at your,too.

It's a hope-inducing collection of music, and sounds like the answer for an ailing world - including the world of music. Yes it is possible to be totally rockin' and still put a good message out there. (Sorry Eminem!) Respond II has become the soundtrack to my life. And it's a plus that all the money goes to an awesome cause, addressing domestic violence.