I am very sorry to say I’m disappointed by Lucinda Williams’ newest album, West. The songs are monotonous and meaningless. I always hope to be inspired by Lucinda but this time I’m not even mildly entertained.
I can’t shake the image of the songwriter, deeply depressed, sitting in a corner and banging her head against the wall over and over. That’s what this CD sounds like.
You can’t go wrong with the older Grammy-winning Car Wheels on a Gravel Road. My personal favorite is the even older Sweet Old World. Great story-telling, imagery and feeling on these, which is what Lucinda at her best is all about.
May she reach her best again. At the least, I hope her life is going well, and that she’s not really sitting in that corner.
If you're new here, you may want to subscribe to my blog's feed. Don't know how a feed works? Take a look at the feed quick start page. Thanks for visiting!
Jessibird Headlines
Leave a Comment