Songbirds - The Essential Album
Songbirds - The Essential Album
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Forthrightly billed as "the essential album," Songbirds is an attractive, wide-ranging collection of contemporary female singer-songwriters that's cleverly and deliberately aimed at those who have recently discovered the delights of Eva Cassidy. The basic premise here is that if you like Eva, there's plenty more where she came from. Across two discs and some 31 songs, the proposition is abundantly proved. The selection is broadly transatlantic, though the British and Irish contingents are heavily represented by the more folky performers, including Eliza Carthy, Norma Waterson (Eliza's mum), Kate Rusby, Cara Dillon, Maire Brennan (ex-Clannad), and June Tabor. Standout Americans include the late Ms. Cassidy herself, Emmylou Harris, and the always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. Nitpickers will note that, although they are singers, not all the performers here are necessarily songwriters (Eva Cassidy for one), and they'll also wonder what happened to all the great women songwriters of past decades. You won't, for example, find Sandy Denny here, or Carole King, or Joan Baez. Nor will you find many of the exciting new voices in contemporary country, such as Gillian Welch, Iris Dement, and Lucinda Williams. Despite such omissions, this is a good, reasonably well-rounded snapshot of some excellent modern female performers. It's the kind of compilation album that's just perfect for drive-time playing. --Mark Walker
Product Description
UK compilation featuring the finest female singer songwriters of our time. Includes over 30 female singers & singer-songwriters who have their roots in jazz, folk, country & dance music. Beautifully packaged in a slipcase. Artists include, Sarah McLachlan 'Adia', Maura O'Connell 'Trouble In The Fields', Edie Brickell 'Circle', Lisa Loeb 'Stay', Eva Cassidy 'Kathy's Song', 'Fields Of Gold', Emmylou Harris 'Wrecking Ball' & many more. 2002.
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Songbirds: The Essential Album, Vol. 2
Various Artists Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD  General
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ASIN: B00006JYJM Release Date: 2002-10-14 |
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Album Description
Full title - Songbirds The Essential Album Vol. 2. Sophomore installment in UK label Manteca's singer/songwriter series. 30 tracks from such artists as Eva Cassidy, Suzanne Vega, Beth Orton, Aimee Mann, Emiliana Torrini, Kirsty Maccoll, Nanci Griffith, Judie Tzuke, Lucinda Williams, Ani Di Franco & Eliza Carthy. Slipcase.
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Songbirds - The Essential Album
Various Artists Manufacturer: Manteca ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD General
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British Folk
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ASIN: B00005V346 Release Date: 2002-02-11 |
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Amazon.com
Forthrightly billed as "the essential album," Songbirds is an attractive, wide-ranging collection of contemporary female singer-songwriters that's cleverly and deliberately aimed at those who have recently discovered the delights of Eva Cassidy. The basic premise here is that if you like Eva, there's plenty more where she came from. Across two discs and some 31 songs, the proposition is abundantly proved. The selection is broadly transatlantic, though the British and Irish contingents are heavily represented by the more folky performers, including Eliza Carthy, Norma Waterson (Eliza's mum), Kate Rusby, Cara Dillon, Maire Brennan (ex-Clannad), and June Tabor. Standout Americans include the late Ms. Cassidy herself, Emmylou Harris, and the always wonderful Mary Chapin Carpenter. Nitpickers will note that, although they are singers, not all the performers here are necessarily songwriters (Eva Cassidy for one), and they'll also wonder what happened to all the great women songwriters of past decades. You won't, for example, find Sandy Denny here, or Carole King, or Joan Baez. Nor will you find many of the exciting new voices in contemporary country, such as Gillian Welch, Iris Dement, and Lucinda Williams. Despite such omissions, this is a good, reasonably well-rounded snapshot of some excellent modern female performers. It's the kind of compilation album that's just perfect for drive-time playing. --Mark WalkerAlbum Description
UK compilation featuring the finest female singer songwriters of our time. Includes over 30 female singers & singer-songwriters who have their roots in jazz, folk, country & dance music. Beautifully packaged in a slipcase. Artists include, Sarah McLachlan 'Adia', Maura O'Connell 'Trouble In The Fields', Edie Brickell 'Circle', Lisa Loeb 'Stay', Eva Cassidy 'Kathy's Song', 'Fields Of Gold', Emmylou Harris 'Wrecking Ball' & many more. 2002.Album Details
Generous Double Disc Set of Songs from the Finest Female Singer Songwriters of Our Time. Includes Over 30 Female Singers and Singer-songwriters who have their Roots in Jazz, Folk, Country and Dance Music. All have One Factor in Common - Excellence. From Nancy Griffith with her Country Purity to Beth Orton and her Folk Fragility; From Emerging Talent Thea Gilmore to Emmylou Harris and her 'wrecking Ball'; Every Songbird's a Winner.Customer Reviews:
Very Nice Compilation.......2004-09-24
A great mix of songs by terrific female artists!.......2003-08-05
If you enjoy Songbirds, you may also enjoy albums by the artists represented and other similar singers. Check out some of the following:
"10" - Kate Rusby
"Daybreaker" - Beth Orton
"Sleepy Little Sailor" - Oh Susanna
"Rules for Jokers" - Thea Gilmore
"Tropical Brainstorm" - Kirsty MacColl
"Be Here Now" - Suzanne Little (not featured on discs)
"Heroine" - Wild Strawberries (not featured)
"Trigger Fables" - Taste of Joy (not featured)
"Silence" - Tara MacLean (not featured)
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Songbirds: The Essential Album
Various Artists Manufacturer: Musicrama/Koch ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD British Folk
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| Folk
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Singer-Songwriters
| Contemporary Folk
| Folk
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| Jazz
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Singer-Songwriters
| Pop
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Traditional Vocalists
| Compilations
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| Adult Contemporary
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Adult Alternative
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ASIN: B0000DEOBE Release Date: 2002-02-13 |
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