This Is Boston...Not Austin, Vol. 2 (1997)

The second edition of this sampler of Boston artists includes two discs: one full of singer-songwriters, the other full of live poetry and prose performances. The spoken-word disc is an engaging glimpse at a lively writer's scene, which seems surprisingly unpretentious. The "sung word" disc is not quite as consistent as its award-winning predecessor (This Is Boston Volume One), but it is nonetheless a goldmine of contemporary folk discoveries. The greater stylistic variety on this volume works against its consistency (fewer ... Read More

The second edition of this sampler of Boston artists includes two discs: one full of singer-songwriters, the other full of live poetry and prose performances. The spoken-word disc is an engaging glimpse at a lively writer's scene, which seems surprisingly unpretentious. The "sung word" disc is not quite as consistent as its award-winning predecessor (This Is Boston Volume One), but it is nonetheless a goldmine of contemporary folk discoveries. The greater stylistic variety on this volume works against its consistency (fewer of the arrangements are left fully unplugged this time). There are also a few more tracks which adhere closely to the well-worn conventions of roots-rock and traditional American folk (Jess Klein, Ellen Cross, Dennis Brennan...). But there are still plenty of creative art-folksters, and it's easier to find highlights than lowlights: the bluesy ambience of Duke Levine's electric guitar instrumental, the unbridled energy of Vance Gilbert's jazz-folk, the quiet warmth of Ellis Paul's acoustic performance (somehow his voice always sounds fuller and less nasal when he's recorded without a band), Peter Mulvey's kinetic unplugged rendition of "Out Here," which shows off his songwriting at its most assured and alluring; Faith Soloway's unusual blend of humor and poigancy, and the Pushstars' smart mix of folk, jazz, and shimmering pop/rock, which ought to feel right at home on adult alternative radio stations. ~ Darryl Cater, Rovi Read Less

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