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"Classically elegant" -- SING OUT!
"classically elegant" -- Sing Out!
"divine" -- Penguin Eggs
"ethereal vocals...her Celtic sound is pure yet refreshing." -- The Austin Chronicle
"refreshing" -- Austin Chronicle
"classically elegant" -- Sing Out!
"divine" -- Penguin Eggs
"ethereal vocals...her Celtic sound is pure yet refreshing." -- The Austin Chronicle
"refreshing" -- Austin Chronicle
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Ruth Moody's US solo debut The Garden is a vibrant collection of pop-folk tunes. As one of the founding members of the folk supergroup The Wailin' Jennys, she proves herself a strong solo artist with these 12 breathtaking original songs. Her captivatingly sweet voice carries the refreshing melodies and as a multi-instrumentalist each track features a tasteful array of sound that pushes the boundaries of traditional acoustic music.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
By J. Weber
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Ruth Moody is best known as a founding member of The Wailin' Jennys, the folk/roots supergroup and frequent Prairie Home Companion guests renowned for their lush harmonies and their amazingly tight live performances. Moody's clear, high soprano voice and skillful arrangements are an integral part of the Jennys' distinctive sound. Her original songs play a major role in the group's repertoire, and include the Jennys' iconic anthem, "One Voice."
So while The Garden differs somewhat in style from the Jennys' music, it's no surprise that the solo album combines gorgeous vocals, memorable melodies and thoughtful lyrics, with wonderfully diverse arrangements that range from full backup by Crooked Still and a bevy of other great musicians, to harmonies with her fellow-Jennys and others, to the starkly simple beauty of Moody's voice with just an acoustic guitar.
The Garden is Moody's first solo recording since her 2002 EP, Blue Muse, a little gem with five outstanding original songs including a breathtaking solo a cappella piece that very few other singers could pull off. Blue Muse, which is available only at Wailin' Jennys concerts and through Moody's website, sticks closely to the Jennys' musical style, particularly that of their early years. The Garden, in contrast, shows how Moody's songwriting has expanded in scope over the eight years since her earlier solo recording, as well has how her voice has matured.
The songs on The Garden tend more toward pop than those on Blue Muse and the Jennys' albums, and to varying degrees blend neo-traditional folk/roots, pop, and country genres in a way that's hard to classify. It has banjo but it isn't bluegrass. It's mostly acoustic, but incorporates beautifully mellow electric and pedal steel guitars and synth. It often has an old-time feel, and includes two waltzes, but all of the songs are brand new originals written (or in one case, co-written) by Moody. But frankly, who cares how to classify it when it sounds so good? The Garden is destined to stay planted in my CD player for a long, long time.
So while The Garden differs somewhat in style from the Jennys' music, it's no surprise that the solo album combines gorgeous vocals, memorable melodies and thoughtful lyrics, with wonderfully diverse arrangements that range from full backup by Crooked Still and a bevy of other great musicians, to harmonies with her fellow-Jennys and others, to the starkly simple beauty of Moody's voice with just an acoustic guitar.
The Garden is Moody's first solo recording since her 2002 EP, Blue Muse, a little gem with five outstanding original songs including a breathtaking solo a cappella piece that very few other singers could pull off. Blue Muse, which is available only at Wailin' Jennys concerts and through Moody's website, sticks closely to the Jennys' musical style, particularly that of their early years. The Garden, in contrast, shows how Moody's songwriting has expanded in scope over the eight years since her earlier solo recording, as well has how her voice has matured.
The songs on The Garden tend more toward pop than those on Blue Muse and the Jennys' albums, and to varying degrees blend neo-traditional folk/roots, pop, and country genres in a way that's hard to classify. It has banjo but it isn't bluegrass. It's mostly acoustic, but incorporates beautifully mellow electric and pedal steel guitars and synth. It often has an old-time feel, and includes two waltzes, but all of the songs are brand new originals written (or in one case, co-written) by Moody. But frankly, who cares how to classify it when it sounds so good? The Garden is destined to stay planted in my CD player for a long, long time.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By K. Younglund
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you were worried that Ruth Moody was saving the good stuff for the Wailin' Jennys' albums... she's not.
This disk shows growth and strength from a songwriting to performance. Absolutely wonderful.
This disk shows growth and strength from a songwriting to performance. Absolutely wonderful.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Metal Maurya
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Ruth Moody creates very beautiful music . She sings with an authentic tenderness , especially the songs , Nest and Garden .
The voice and instruments are in perfect harmony and the songs seem to grow , flower and soar out of nature drawing you
into a better world , adding an inspiring personal touch to authentic country tradition . Some of the songs are a little bit juvenile
but it would be unfortunate reject this album , because the good songs are really good!!
The voice and instruments are in perfect harmony and the songs seem to grow , flower and soar out of nature drawing you
into a better world , adding an inspiring personal touch to authentic country tradition . Some of the songs are a little bit juvenile
but it would be unfortunate reject this album , because the good songs are really good!!
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lovely surprise
Outstanding music to simply mentally meander and muse by... I love discovering new music that I can take unchartered journeys with...
Published 3 months ago by Brenna Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Incredible!
Recently saw Ruth Moody perform and purchased this CD. Amazing voice and outstanding musician. Her talents shine through crystal clear in The Garden. Read more
Published 4 months ago by SWB
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The Garden CD
This is an excellent cd for the person who wants to feel good and feel peace of mind. It is an excellent background sound so you can work to it or have it in your place of business... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Leander M. Kuszak
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Loved it
This album spoke to me. I have experienced a lot of life and I spent a good deal of it on the road. When I slip this CD into the player in my vehicle I transcend into a special... Read more
Published on February 10, 2011 by Christopher D. Smithers
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Ruth is Fabulous!!1
If you know of the Wailen Jennys you know the music of Ruth Moody. She has a wonderful pure soprano voice to go along with her poignant prose and the music on her solo album is... Read more
Published on September 19, 2010 by Robert S. Williams
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this and all Jenny music!
Wonderful solo offering from one of our all time favorite trios, The Wailin'Jennys. Ruth Moody blossoms here.
Published on September 18, 2010 by Corky Pinette
5.0 out of 5 stars
Folk music at its best!
As a great fan of the Wailin' Jennys I was very excited to see Ruth had a solo album out and I wasn't disappointed. Her music has heart and every song is wonderful. Read more
Published on August 19, 2010 by tealover
