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Acid Tongue

by: Jenny Lewis

September 22, 2008
After being thoroughly disappointed with Rilo Kiley's last album I approached this with some trepidation. Thankfully this turned out to be a good listen - not immediate but a definite 'grower' after a few plays. Songs such as 'Pretty Bird' and 'Godspeed' are gorgeous, for example. I've even grown to quite like Elvis Costello's contribution to 'Carpetbaggers' which at first struck me as rough and too raw. Now I think I think it fits the song. All in all, worth a listen. Jenny Lewis is a talented writer and singer - one wonders why she needs Rilo any more as this is far superior. I do agree with the reviewer about the cover - it is shockingly bad considering the quality of the contents. No stars for that!

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Rabbit Fur Coat

by: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

January 23, 2006
I love this album soooo much! Jenny Lewis's voice is truly amazing, she could sing anything, including addresses from the phone book, and it would sound fantastic. Add to the mix the Watson Twins voices and Im in heaven!

The songs themselves are sheer class, and the lyrics are witty, dry and very clever...

I recommend this album, you wont be disappointed.

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Acid Tongue [Us Import]

by: Jenny Lewis

September 23, 2008
After being thoroughly disappointed with Rilo Kiley's last album I approached this with some trepidation. Thankfully this turned out to be a good listen - not immediate but a definite 'grower' after a few plays. Songs such as 'Pretty Bird' and 'Godspeed' are gorgeous, for example. I've even grown to quite like Elvis Costello's contribution to 'Carpetbaggers' which at first struck me as rough and too raw. Now I think I think it fits the song. All in all, worth a listen. Jenny Lewis is a talented writer and singer - one wonders why she needs Rilo any more as this is far superior. I do agree with the reviewer about the cover - it is shockingly bad considering the quality of the contents. No stars for that!

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Acid Tongue [VINYL]

by: Jenny Lewis

October 06, 2008
After being thoroughly disappointed with Rilo Kiley's last album I approached this with some trepidation. Thankfully this turned out to be a good listen - not immediate but a definite 'grower' after a few plays. Songs such as 'Pretty Bird' and 'Godspeed' are gorgeous, for example. I've even grown to quite like Elvis Costello's contribution to 'Carpetbaggers' which at first struck me as rough and too raw. Now I think I think it fits the song. All in all, worth a listen. Jenny Lewis is a talented writer and singer - one wonders why she needs Rilo any more as this is far superior. I do agree with the reviewer about the cover - it is shockingly bad considering the quality of the contents. No stars for that!

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Rise Up With Fists [7" VINYL]

by: Jenny Lewis

March 06, 2006
Rilo Kiley singer goes solo-ish and ends up sounding like a bit like an olde worlde Rilo Kiley. For tis a very old fashioned country tune, more Pure Prairie League than Parsons. Which is a good thing.

The harmonies are delightful and as harmony vocals are one of my all time favourite musical thingies, it makes me slightly less miserable for three minutes or so. Which is as good as it gets.

B-side, "Paradise" is considerably less essential but as both tunes are bedecked with some nice lyrical twists and turns it makes for a rather splendid single.

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Rabbit Fur Coat [VINYL]

by: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

January 24, 2006
I love this album soooo much! Jenny Lewis's voice is truly amazing, she could sing anything, including addresses from the phone book, and it would sound fantastic. Add to the mix the Watson Twins voices and Im in heaven!

The songs themselves are sheer class, and the lyrics are witty, dry and very clever...

I recommend this album, you wont be disappointed.

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You Are What You Love

by: Jenny Lewis

May 01, 2006
I love this album soooo much! Jenny Lewis's voice is truly amazing, she could sing anything, including addresses from the phone book, and it would sound fantastic. Add to the mix the Watson Twins voices and Im in heaven!

The songs themselves are sheer class, and the lyrics are witty, dry and very clever...

I recommend this album, you wont be disappointed.

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Rise Up With Fists

by: Jenny Lewis

March 06, 2006
Rilo Kiley singer goes solo-ish and ends up sounding like a bit like an olde worlde Rilo Kiley. For tis a very old fashioned country tune, more Pure Prairie League than Parsons. Which is a good thing.

The harmonies are delightful and as harmony vocals are one of my all time favourite musical thingies, it makes me slightly less miserable for three minutes or so. Which is as good as it gets.

B-side, "Paradise" is considerably less essential but as both tunes are bedecked with some nice lyrical twists and turns it makes for a rather splendid single.

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Acid Tongue [VINYL]

by: Jenny Lewis

September 23, 2008
Rilo Kiley singer goes solo-ish and ends up sounding like a bit like an olde worlde Rilo Kiley. For tis a very old fashioned country tune, more Pure Prairie League than Parsons. Which is a good thing.

The harmonies are delightful and as harmony vocals are one of my all time favourite musical thingies, it makes me slightly less miserable for three minutes or so. Which is as good as it gets.

B-side, "Paradise" is considerably less essential but as both tunes are bedecked with some nice lyrical twists and turns it makes for a rather splendid single.

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You Are What You Love [7" VINYL]

by: Jenny Lewis

May 01, 2006
Rilo Kiley singer goes solo-ish and ends up sounding like a bit like an olde worlde Rilo Kiley. For tis a very old fashioned country tune, more Pure Prairie League than Parsons. Which is a good thing.

The harmonies are delightful and as harmony vocals are one of my all time favourite musical thingies, it makes me slightly less miserable for three minutes or so. Which is as good as it gets.

B-side, "Paradise" is considerably less essential but as both tunes are bedecked with some nice lyrical twists and turns it makes for a rather splendid single.