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The 1994 sequel to her mainstream country breakthrough on Come on Come On further underscores Mary Chapin Carpenter's true identity, more Ivy League folk rocker than new country cowgirl. Her coolly delivered, deeply felt songs include meditations on family, community and social injustice without rant or cant, never more so than on the gently incisive midlife reflections of the title song, which filters historic milestones and childhood lessons through its delicate verses. Elsewhere, she sketches a heart-breaking, restrained speculation on the inner life of a blind, deaf mystery man ("John Doe No. 24") with the economy and detail of good short story. The set's many love songs are no less intelligent, emotionally authentic or moving. Chapin Carpenter's elegant yet earthy alto is beautifully framed in the settings, coproduced with longtime collaborator John Jennings, that balance jangling guitars, rippling piano, occasional fiddle and crisp rhythm sections closer to the best of LA country rock than what normally emanates from Nashville. --Sam Sutherland
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17 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I bought this the week it came out in 1994, and probably haven't gone a month since without playing it. It's one of those albums that's far more than just a collection of songs, but develops into a cogent statement that will speak to anyone who's ever regretted lacking the confidence to try something new in life. This is MCC at the very top of her game, and for all her tendency to dwell on the troublesome side of life and relationships that go wrong, her message is a warm, optimistic and deeply humane one. "Life is tough," she seems to say, "but the satisfaction is worth the struggle." She's got up the noses of certain right-wing commentators in America, so she must be doing something right.
In getting this message across, it helps that she has some cracking songs to hand, played by a tight and wonderfully sympathetic band, and delivered with diction so sharp you won't need the singalong word sheet. She can be wistful (as in The End of My Pirate Days), angry (The Last Word) and playful (Shut Up and Kiss Me) but always musical and involving. I could go on and on, but all you really need to know is that if you don't mind listening with brain engaged, this record will move you, and go on moving you for years.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of those CDs that you will play again and again for years to come. I've had it since it was released and it's one of my absolute favorites. Her voice is so expressive and touching and the lyrics are great too. She sings her songs with a tremendous captivating sincerity. The music is excellent too. You will be happy that you bought this album and Come On Come On her previous album. Don't worry if you're not into country music, this isn't countrified at all so if you like good music give this a chance. If you like this then try Norah Jones's CD and vice-verse.
16 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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This is a genre of music that I know very little about, I find this kinda of stuff in the country section of record stores but to my mind it's just great music regardless of genre.
We do like some much to put things and art in little boxes!!
I bought this after hearing "Shut up and kiss me" on a sampler of music attached to a magazine (thank you Q).
My first hearing of this piece work did not fall short of the promise of that track.
The piano at the start is some of the most haunting that I have heard, touchs your heart and your soul all in one beautiful moment, it does to me everytime I hear it and I have played this album alot.
From the start to the finish we are treated the highest standard of song writing and musicianship that is a joy.
The album closes the way it started with that wonderful piano playing....
We do like some much to put things and art in little boxes!!
I bought this after hearing "Shut up and kiss me" on a sampler of music attached to a magazine (thank you Q).
My first hearing of this piece work did not fall short of the promise of that track.
The piano at the start is some of the most haunting that I have heard, touchs your heart and your soul all in one beautiful moment, it does to me everytime I hear it and I have played this album alot.
From the start to the finish we are treated the highest standard of song writing and musicianship that is a joy.
The album closes the way it started with that wonderful piano playing....
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Deserved Grammy award
I agree with other reviewers that not all the songs are good but the ones that are easily make this a five star album. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Martin Williams
Open the Wine
Open the Wine, close the curtains, sit down relax and listen. A lovely balanced album of music, mainly soft and quiet laid back tracks. Lyrics on some are beautiful. Read more
Published 6 months ago by purse
Nice music + some awful fillers, sound ****
Decent purchase, some beautiful songs, some a bit affected, good sounding....
some (too many!!!) weak filler-tracks lower the general quality. Read more
some (too many!!!) weak filler-tracks lower the general quality. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Lucazest
Music for grown-ups
This is probably Chapin's best album although her back catalogue over 20-odd years is so exceptionally strong that I wouldn't argue with other people's own view! Read more
Published 23 months ago by S. Baldrance
one of my favourites
i can only echo what all the other reviews here have said,one of my all time fave albums a perfect collection of songs ,something she will never better. Read more
Published on 3 Jan 2010 by E. J. L. Bushell
Excellent CD
This is a replacement of a tape which I had. I love Mary Chapin-Carpenters voice and songs. The song Stones in the Road I heard in a film and so bought the album. Read more
Published on 17 July 2009 by Mary Paterson
the best country music I have heard in my life
"Why walk when you can fly?" Mary Chapin Carpenter asks on the first track of Stones in the Road.I often can't walk after tapping my toes to country music but I had no problem... Read more
Published on 20 Sep 2006 by dan the fan
Just Amazing!!!!!!!
All I can say is that, after reading a review of this album in the 'The Times' (around 7/8 years ago) which declared it to be "near perfect", I decided to give it a try (i.e. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2004 by Mrs. Dyan Kneisler
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm..........................
I thought about giving this album only four stars purely on the basis that, in my opinion, it isn't quite as good as the last couple of offerings from Beth Nielsen Chapman (which... Read more
Published on 7 Feb 2004 by John Williams
Five stars without a shadow of a doubt
This album sounded good on the first hearing (like "I think I'll just play that again") and it has kept its appeal. Read more
Published on 1 Oct 2003 by davidr_128
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