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Independence Meal

Alix Olson

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Audio CD (April 15, 2003)
Original Release Date: April 15, 2003
Number of Discs: 1
Label: Feed the Fire
ASIN: B0000A0WK6
In-Print Editions: MP3 Download

Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)

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2. Unsteady Things 4:59 $0.99

3. Independence Meal 7:46 $0.99

4. Subway Lips 2:40 $0.99

5. Beautiful Bones 3:55 $0.99

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5.0 out of 5 stars Not so subtle sister, December 28, 2004

By	J. Engber "bluegrl" (Indianapolis, IN USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I've had the pleasure of hearing Alix perform several times. In addition, I've had a chance to talk with her. This woman stands fully behind what she says. There's no glamour or glitz; what you see and hear is what you get. She truly lives to speak about what she experiences and to empower women. This album is incredibly raw and overflowing with the truth of what is going on in this world. It also runs the gamut of political commentary (like the title track "Independence Meal") and personal reflection ("8 x 10"). Alix's voice is an instrument, rocking the listener with her own syncopated rhythm. Seeing her perform is the only thing better than listening to this album!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Another wake-up call from Alix, February 28, 2004

By	Brandi Vining "lasher" (Pensacola. FL) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

To say this woman has a way with words is a serious understatement. She can not only make you feel what she is saying, she can take you there, put you right in the middle of it. This is not happy little songs to get you through your life, this is the truth,with nothing held back. Alix is nothing less than extraordinary.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Simly Stunning!!!!, January 31, 2004

By	Gina Musitelli "chick music ADDICT" (Santa Cruz, CA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Alix Olson has created a spoken word album that one is able to groove to at the same time! Her poetry is thought provoking. It has the ability to make you laugh, cry, and want to change the world in the next minute. Congrats on an album that everyone who considers themselves human should hear.

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2.0 out of 5 stars I need originality to be inspired
I think it's great that this woman stands so strongly behind her convictions and she is clearly a very talented poet. Read more

Published on June 18, 2006 by Catalina

5.0 out of 5 stars More than Just Ani Difranco
It's easy to say that Alix is just copying Ani Difranco, especially if you're a huge Difranco fan. But, let's be honest, folks, I really think that Alix is unique and very, very... Read more

Published on September 2, 2004 by C. E. Franklin

2.0 out of 5 stars thr originality of passion
I give her credit where it needs to be, but honestly folks, if I didn't know any better I would say that Ani Difranco had a new album. Read more

Published on June 3, 2004

5.0 out of 5 stars This isn't Ani??
Ok, so I've only heard one song off this album. The song is called Subway Lips and I could have sworn it was an early Ani DiFranco when I heard it. Read more

Published on December 7, 2003 by J. Eure

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