 8. Mary Chapin Carpenter, Come
On Come On (1992)
Mary Chapin Carpenter rocks on this album. Come
On Come On was the bridge for her crossover from country/folk to rock, and at the end
of it we find her with one foot planted firmly on each side of that line. I love it
that you just have to appreciate her for who she is, that you can't categorize this woman
in any easy way. Primarily she's an excellent songwriter, but just behind that is
her voice, capable of conveying an incredible range of emotions and moods.
There are some great songs on this record:
"He Thinks He'll Keep Her," "I Feel Lucky," "Passionate
Kisses" (by Lucinda Williams), "The Bug" (by Mark Knopfler). MCC's
blend of guitar and vocals really makes you want to sing along, and she just
sounds like she's having so much fun. Then there are some of my personal
favorites -- "Walking through Fire," "Rhythm of the Blues," "Only
a Dream." The lyrics are intelligent and the music is easy to like, but I think
the depth of emotion on this CD is what makes it one of my favorites. |
