When this artist reaches within herself to express a song, the world seemingly comes to a halt. On this 1997 album, she offers lovely song-stories inspired by her life experiences, recounting them with beautiful lucidity. She incorporates country, blues and Celtic strains into her songs, accompanying them with her own solid guitar-playing as well contributions by various other guest musicians. The listener should prepare to accompany her on an emotional ride: 'My head to the west/ my back to the pain/ heel to steel/ hands in the mane/ I'm holding onto the asphalt reins/ and I won't be letting go again/ I'm gonna run the wild country.' Her voice is silvery and gorgeous, and we hope this recording will garner her the recognition she so richly deserves.

Taylor,Louise