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Rites of Passage

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On the heels of their breakthrough albums "Indigo Girls" and Nomads, Indians, Saints; they came out with album that was slightly overproduced and less raw than the previous three albums, but it still contains alot of magic that should not be missed. Each album by the girls seems to contain a radio friendly track and hear it is Galileo. Although there are plenty of other songs that could have made it, that is what seems to make the girls so intriguing. They don't seem to push themselves too hard or tkae themselves too seriously but rather rely on the fans for their support. The songs here are gorgeous. I am not sure I would say that about any of their other albums than thisone with the exception of some songs off of Swamp Ophelia. The songs here are smooth and catchy and very sing along. Amy Ray does a cover here that is worth mentioning "Romeo and Juliet"- a cover of the Dire Straits song that is worth the price alone for this album.

Other than Galileo, most casual Indigo Girls listeners don't know the gems that are on this album. Ghost, Love will to Come to You, and Virginia Woolf highlight Emily's ballad talents. Romeo and Juliet, Three Hits give us previews of Amy's *ROCKING* future. Although there's been lots of new additions to the Indigo Girls collection, this is still one of my favorites to pull out and sing along with.

Out of all the albums they have released, this has to be my favorite. The extra live tracks of three hits and love will come to you are rare. They never seem to perform these songs anymore in concert. Hearing them live demonstrates how talented and creative they are. Their lyrics and beautiful harmonies are like no other:)

This album is definitely a winner! You can't help singing along to all of the songs on this CD. If you've ever lost a lover or a loved one, "Ghost" will really make your heart ache and most certainly bring a tear to your eye. I can't help but cry eveerytime I listen to this track and am reminded of a lover that I lost to another.

Beautiful music, intelligent lyrics, what more could you ask for. I first heard this album at the tender age of 14 (I am almost 30 now) while I was working at a music store. One of my coworkers was obsessed with this album and kept playing it in the store. After awhile I realized I was singing it at home and school, and I bought myself a copy.

I love music, and own an uncountable number of CDs. But I think I can safely say THIS CD is my favorite of them all! The lyrics are intelligent and elegantly crafted, the music is moving. Galileo (with it's make you think factor) is my favorite song on the CD, with a romeo and juliet coming in 2nd for it's humor factor. Ghost can make you feel emotions stir at your very core if you have ever lost a lover. After 16 years of hearing Ghost, it can still make me cry.

This CD is great for taking in the car, especially on long drives. Do yourslef a favor and get this one.

This is a must-have for any true Indigo Girls fan. This was the first CD of their's that I bought and I fell in love with their music the first time I listened to it. Each song is magical by itself, but taken together, the songs make Rites of Passage a beautiful, poignant, and all around incredible 60 minutes journey.