Title: Wasted talent
Product review: John Leventhal has once again successfully sabotaged his ex-girlfriend's career by over-producing the arrangements on this sugar-coated, contrived and utterly boring record. A psychotherapist would have a field day examining this bizarre partnership. Unfortunately, Shawn Colvin's fans suffer. There is nothing on this record to differentiate Shawn from the rest of the banal female singers that flood the airwaves. That's a terrible shame because Shawn is so gifted, and her talents are completely wasted. While her lyrics may still be full of wit, irony, and elusiveness, Leventhal's arrangements turn it all to a muddy mess. Do yourself a favor and pass on this CD. Instead, listen to Steady On, Fat City, and Covergirl to fully appreciate one of the most gifted singer-songwriters of the last fifteen years.
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