Ebony & Irony
Editorial Reviews
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Tracy Nelson is the voice of experience, and quite a voice it is: her rich, throaty delivery rings the rafters without apparent effort, whether she's belting the gospel-flavored "You Will Find Me There" or growling the bitterly resigned Mose Allison tune "How Much Truth." Nelson's good in a way that's never ostentatious; she's capable of letting these songs speak for themselves, interpreting them in often surprising ways. This unassuming quality only contributes to Ebony & Irony's overall excellence, as Nelson plunges through the country-ish "Got a New Truck" (with a smashing piano part courtesy of Marcia Ball) and a stunning rendition of David Egan's "Even Now," before taking a sharp left turn into the rollicking "Quicksand." Nelson's detailed liner notes describe this, her 20th album, as the record she's been trying to make for the last 30 years. Though it's in the nature of the artist to never be satisfied, one could argue that she's succeeded with this release. Heartfelt, sincere, technically excellent, and brimming with honesty, Ebony & Irony is Nelson's finest effort yet. --Genevieve Williams
Ebony & Irony, Music, Tracy Nelson, Blues, Country, Pop, Retro-Soul
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