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Alana Davis Makes Her Independent Return With Surrender Dorothy
by lambchops | Mar 03 '05
Pros: Some great songs and interesting covers, Davis' lovely voice...
Cons: Sometimes forgettable--but still (fortunately) easy on the ears...

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Product Rating: 4.0



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by lambchops, lambchops is a Lead on Epinions in Music
There may have been mention of it, but truth be told I haven't read anything about it. I'm *thinking* it may have to do with her major label jump...but I could also be completely over emphasizing it.

In any case, it's a good album.
Shelly.
Mar 05 '05
11:52 am PST

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by Psychovant
... the only songs I have heard from her have been covers (both Difranco's and the Crosby, Stills, and Nash remake - which I still kinda like).

Has there been any mention of the choice of her title, Surrender Dorothy? I only ask because I have always been a huge Wizard of Oz fan as well as recently reading the same titled book by Meg Wolitzer?

Shannon ...
Mar 04 '05
3:37 pm PST

Re: comment titles are dumb (Reply to this comment)
by lambchops, lambchops is a Lead on Epinions in Music
Enjoy it, Carletta. It's definitely entertaining...

BTW, welcome back.
Shelly.
Mar 04 '05
3:02 pm PST

Re: Hmmm. (Reply to this comment)
by lambchops, lambchops is a Lead on Epinions in Music
Glad you like it too, Mike. It's certainly an imperfect but pleasant surprise.

Thanks for the comment.
Shelly.
Mar 04 '05
2:58 pm PST

comment titles are dumb (Reply to this comment)
by cletta1201
i love alana davis and i think she's super underrated. i haven't had a chance to pick this up yet, but i will. nice work.
Mar 04 '05
11:09 am PST

Hmmm. (Reply to this comment)
by speeddemon531, speeddemon531 is an Advisor on Epinions in Music
I think Alana is awesome. "Fortune Cookies" was a work of genius that I still pop in the CD changer periodically four years after it's release. I picked up "Surrender" on Friday, and it sounds solid, although it is a (very) slight letdown from "Cookies".

And, man, what a voice!!

Nice job Shelly--

Mike
Mar 03 '05
5:45 pm PST

Re: Not my thing... (Reply to this comment)
by lambchops, lambchops is a Lead on Epinions in Music
Fair enough, including the chiding of the PAINFULLY boring Ms. Naess. Yes. I agree on that one (though not this one, but 'tis okay).

Shelly.
Mar 03 '05
7:58 am PST

Not my thing... (Reply to this comment)
by plorentz
I saw Ms. Davis a couple years ago opening for Five for Fighting (and having never heard of her or her cover of "32 Flavors", believe it or not). She was performing solo on acoustic guitar, and eh- after awhile it just all sounded the same. I'd made up my mind that she's just one of those really boring strumming-girl artists (Leona Naess, can you hear me?).

At any rate, I love the title of this album, and I might just be checking the bargain bins for it in the future, but for now, I'll pass.

-Paul
Mar 03 '05
7:56 am PST

Re: two or three albums, and then some (Reply to this comment)
by lambchops, lambchops is a Lead on Epinions in Music
Yes, yes. She is definitely worth checking out. I'm certain you would definitely enjoy her.

Thanks for the comment.
Shelly.
Mar 03 '05
7:16 am PST

two or three albums, and then some (Reply to this comment)
by voxpoptart
I'm pleased that someone made the effort of figuring out "who _is_ this girl covering Ani DiFranco". And since the someone wasn't me, i'm glad it was you, and that you reported back. Ms. Davis sounds worthwhile; perhaps i'll track her music down.

cheers,
- Brian
Mar 03 '05
7:12 am PST
   

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