Edie CareyCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Contemporary folk, folk pop Status:Most recent release, Paper Rings: 8 Love Stories (2016) See also:Edie Carey's site Comparisons:Jonatha Brooke, Kris Delmhorst, Shawn Colvin Covers/own material:Own and co-written, occasional covers General comments:Edie is one of the more interesting neo-folkies around, kind of in the Kris Delmhorst vein. (meth@smoe.org) Comments about live performance:Seeing an Edie Carey show is like watching someone read a diary of their deepest thoughts. Whether singing about an enveloping love, or talking about her childhood pet, Edie has a wonderful ability to make you think you're sitting down with a life-long friend. Her songs are overflowing with emotion. From the mother's grief of "Black Wool Dress" to the love, and joy of "I Never Thought I'd Say This" to the self-loathing of "If I were you," Edie's songs take you on a complete emotional rollercoaster. (gegertha@tiac.net) Recommended first album:The Falling Places Recordings:
The Falling PlacesRelease info:1998—Last Minute Music—ECC100 Availability:Online cd stores like amazon.com, folkweb.com and cdbaby.com or mail order Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar Guest artists:Chris Benelli—drums, percussion, poor man's drum kit, shaker, tambourines, djembe, congas, cymbals, bongos Produced by:Edie Carey & Chris Benelli with Perkin Barnes Comments:When I first heard The Falling Places, I thought, oh, that's pretty, but the harmonies are too sweet. But as I listened to the album more, I got to hear other textures in the music, grit and pain as well as sweetness. Now it's one of my favorite folk albums ever. (JoAnn Whetsell) Call Me HomeRelease info:2000—Accidental Poet Productions—10001-2 Availability:Online cd stores like amazon.com, folkweb.com and cdbaby.com or mail order Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar Guest artists:Craig Benelli—electric guitars, slide guitars Produced by:Tom Cangemi Comments:Edie ventured into folk-pop with this one, even rocking out on "Come Close." It reminds me a lot of Jonatha Brooke. At first, having heard some of these songs in live solo shows, I thought they had too much going on in these versions, but after a few listens, I don't think so, except perhaps in "Disco Ball Heart." Edie's voice is so sweet. There's a moment near the end of "August" when her voice seems to float above the music. Even though most of these songs appear on the live album, if you like Edie's music, it's worth getting both discs. The 2 songs here not on the other album are both good, and the versions are different enough. (JoAnn Whetsell) Come Close: the live (photo) albumRelease info:2002—Last Minute Music—ECC100 Availability:cdbaby.com or mail order Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar Guest artists:Sam Shaber—backing vocals (1, 7, 22) Produced by:Edie Carey Comments:Listening to Edie's live album feels like being at one of her shows, or even better, like she's in your home playing for you. Most of the songs are solo with acoustic guitar; Sam Shaber and Anne Heaton sing back up on a few. There are 16 music tracks in all: 2 songs from The Falling Places, 8 from Call Me Home, 4 new songs, 1 cover, and 1 bonus track. The rest of the tracks are banter. Edie's really funny, and I like that she's not afraid of looking weird. That unselfconscious spirit shines through on these tracks and in her choice of photographs and commentary. The album is also edited well. The banter tracks are short (most under 30 seconds) and the applause after songs is also short. Long enough to make you feel like you're at a live show but not long enough to be annoying. Did I mention that her vocals and guitar sound great too? (JoAnn Whetsell) When I Was MadeRelease info:2003—50129-2 Availability:Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, Peppermintcds.com or mail order Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar, Nashville guitar, backing vocals Guest artists:A-Team—loop Comments:If her debut was folk, and her follow-up folk-pop, then this is more folk-rock oriented. She just keeps getting better and better. (JoAnn Whetsell) Another Kind of FireRelease info:2006—50185-2 Availability:Amazon.com, CDBaby.com, Peppermintcds.com or mail order Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar Guest artists:Dave Mattacks—drums Produced by:Crit Harmon Comments:Edie Carey hit her stride with her last album, When I Was Made, and keeps it going on this one, though Another Kind of Fire has a somewhat bolder sound. She just makes wonderful contemporary pop-tinged folk music, and she keeps getting better. If you like her previous work, you'll want to add Another Kind of Fire to your collection. (JoAnn Whetsell) Bring the SeaRelease info:2010—50185-3 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Edie Carey—vocals, acoustic guitar Guest artists:Darin Watkins—drums Produced by:Evan Brubaker Comments:A lovely, low-key album. I prefer this to her last album Another Kind of Fire. (JoAnn Whetsell) Further info:Edie is also part of Live from New York, with Anne Heaton, Teddy Goldstein, Sam Shaber, and Andrew Kerr. Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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