Title: Has Its Moments
Product review: As withGet Away from Me, I'm finding that while the entire album is interesting, there are only a few songs here that will end up in "heavy rotation" at my house. "Identity Theft" is the track I enjoy the most, though it's also difficult to resist the charms of a Nellie McKay song called "Zombie". "Oversure", a jazzy cabaret number that features Bob Dorough on vocals, is also good fun, and the "Don't Sleep in the Subway" vibe of "Gin Rummy" is quite tasty, but I'm not sure I'll listen to them more than occasionally.Overall, my impression after a few listens is that McKay continues to be an interesting, talented artist, but one whose reach sometimes exceeds her grasp. Many of the songs here are over-orchestrated in a way that's more appropriate for a big production number, and I suspect that I'd enjoy them more if I heard her perform them live with a small ensemble. Here's hoping for a Nellie McKay live album.
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