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Title: Folk-rock masterpiece
Review: Mr. Himes' review above couldn't be further from the actuality of Jonatha Brooke's talent. Fundamentally, her voice is among the most beautiful and resonant of any singer-songwriter working today, and it is her remarkable range that makes the unique and agile melodies of _Plumb_ possible. Yes, Jonatha's songwriting is equally stunning: her lyrics hold their own as poetry (moreso than later albums) and are buoyed by intricate musical arrangements created with her (now ex-)husband and producer Alain Mallet. Many of the songs evoke beautifully the longing and melancholy of failed relationships; others address such complicated subjects as divorce, war, rape, and the record industry. Contrary to what Mr. Himes suggests, however, there is little directly about the Story's breakup to be found here....
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