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Title: Maybe Next Time
Review: As a long time RLJ fan I always wait anxiously for a new release from one of America's truly original singers but I am very disappointed with this ill-conceived hodgepodge of songs. RLJ is clearly out of her element here. 'Show Biz Kids' is a tasty track and 'High Heeled Boys' is certainly listenable although clearly there was no need to re-record these as the originals are superior but the remaining selections are just out and out mistakes. 'Smile', as performed here is so trite and devoid of any feeling that you wonder why she even bothered to record this song: no pathos, no interesting arrangement. The remaining selections fare no better, they all have the feeling of cast offs from a private taping session. Indeed the entire album seems like a vanity pressing, and while it's always fascinating to hear an artist record cover versions, RLJ did this on 'Pop Pop', and to much better effect. It's always a treat to hear RLJ but I can only hope for a better album next time.
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