rico@math.nwu.edu (Rico Tudor) (10/13/89)
It quite surprises me that no mention has been made of "Flying Cowboys", the new Rickie Lee Jones album. I expect better from the members of this group. The similarities between her and KT are noteworthy: both sing, play piano, songwrite and the results are imbued with their unique personalities. They take longer and longer between albums: RLJ-lovers have been waiting five years. Both have employed orchestration, and favor real (analog) instruments. Influences on RLJ have included caribbean, blues, jazz, even Italian folk. And most importantly, both give me a wonderful feeling. Of course, RLJ is not at all a Kate-clone. And I can't say there's a country influence (sorry, J. Siberry fans). I have no artistic education: perhaps someone can explain the painting on the album's cover.