No Fool for Trying [CD]

CD of the Month (5/5)

A wonderful album


This fantastic album marked by the matchless vocal harmonies of Brenley MacEachern and Lisa MacIsaac, includes the year's most tender song "Small Of My Heart." They're back in January with their exquisite Canadiana of country, Celtic folk and fiddle-fuelled tumbleweed pop. It's a melancholic set that draws you in like a blazing fire on a winter night.

If Gillian Welch, Steve Earle and Alison Krauss had a collective love-child, their offspring might sound like Madison Violet. UK tour in September Combining the talents of self accomplished songwriter/musicians Brenley MacEachern & Lisa MacIsaac, ‘No Fool For Trying’ the new album from Madison Violet (formerly Madviolet) is a brilliant collection of catchy, heart melting, gutwrenching songs invoking the essence of Lucinda Williams. This hard working duo have earned praise from the UK to Australia supporting artists such as Ron Sexsmith, Chantal Kreviazuk, and Indigo Girls. No Fool For Trying has finally captured the essence of Madison Violet, one that's been described as a cross between rootsy Gillian Welch, gritty Steve Earle and bluegrassy Alison Krauss. Think Americana, loaded with harmonies, lots of stringed instruments and beautiful lyrics. ‘No Fool For Trying’ has already been released in Europe getting rave reviews, with the single ‘Crying’ added to national radio in Denmark and Germany. Tracks; 1. The Ransom / 2. Lauralee / 3. No Fool for Trying / 4. Small of My Heart / 5. Baby in the Black and White / 6. Hallways of the Sage / 7. Crying / 8. The Woodshop / 9. Darlin’ / 10. Best Part of Your Love / 11. Time and Tide