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An effort away from
,
's solo project has her lithe and lean voice singing original songs that speak to rural folk music dialects. It is far removed from the multicultural big-city metropolitan music of where it was recorded in Toronto, closer to Appalachian mountain music, replete with acoustic stringed instruments from many special guests, and the down-home feel that comes from the soul of a country girl. These compositions from
reflect lost love, yearning, the cold weather months, and a sense of loneliness easily cured by companionship. While she plays banjo, piano, ukulele, acoustic guitar, and accordion, her sweet and supple voice is the focal point of these selections, with the garden of life in mind. While the title track depicts that garden as a more spiritual place, the harshness and isolation of winter seem foremost on
's mind on other tracks, the temptress in her coming out during
as she asks her mate to come inside. There are two duets with the great singer
and the country waltz
where their voices blend beautifully, and suggesting that a full-blown project should be in the works. The most universally appealing song is
in a light pop/rock beat, while
is pure country, as producer
evokes the passion of
during
adding some of his trumpet playing, among many other instruments he plays on this date. In many ways this is a delightful, subtle, and restrained effort by
, not so much surprising as it is delicious and refreshing, recommended to her fans and those who enjoy the
collective. ~ Michael G. Nastos