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Ani DiFranco
: this is one of those albums that if you get attached to it will never let go. even though i'm not an ani fan as ardently as i once was(still love her, but she no longer recieves my nightly prayers) i can still stick this cd in the machine and sit back and enjoy the wonderful song. one of the few truly "folk" albums that i love.
I can't say enough about "Both Hands" It doesn't matter how many times I listen to it, it always has the same awsome effect.
Ani DiFranco has in large part lost me over the years as she's continued to overlayer her songs with whatever styles and instruments she happens to be interested in the moment. I do admire her ability to change and progress, but I'm just not particularly interested by it. What I'd like to see from Ani Difranco is what she gave the world on her self-titled debut CD, which is her showing off her considerable talents as a songwriter. These are beautiful, wonderful songs, showcased by just her and her guitar. "Fire Door", "Work Your Way Out", "Rush Hour"--lots of gems here. It's open, elegant, and searingly honest, and it's free of the clutter of her most recent recordings. An absolutely essential acoustic classic.
i actually don't own this cd. but i do own "like i said" which has many of the songs from this cd and "not so soft." i am constantly amazed by the power ani has. her poetry speaks to me as much as the great sylvia plath... but ani holds the key many of my mind's dreams. no words can possibly explain how her music has changed my life. i love her. 'fire door' and 'both hand' are so perfect in poetry and music that i am blown away every time i listen to them. everyone needs ani in their life, everyone.
This is no doubt my favorite Ani CD. Every song on it is so absolutely heartfelt, and with such amazing lyrics too- it's like Ani was born to make music. And Ani's best song is on this album too: Firedoor. Everytime I hear this song, it brings tears to my eyes because it's so honest and true. This is a must-have for any true Ani fan. Get it.
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