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Title: Lucinda has never sounded better
Review: Although some called Essence a let down after Car Wheels, this collection of songs seems to stand up over time much better than that album, which says a lot considering just how strong Car Wheels On a Gravel Road is.Production-wise, Essence is Lucinda Williams's most gorgeous record to date and the full range of her voice is finally recorded for the world to hear.These songs are "slow-burners" and get under your skin before you even realize it. Think of the way Lindsey Buckingham and Stevie Nicks delivered the re-arranged version of their song "Silver Springs" in 1997, and then imagine a whole cd of that level of songwriting.Highlights include the title track featuring rock's most under-rated singer Gary Louris (of The Jayhawks) on back up vocals.The best example of a sublime cd we had during 2001
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