Carrie Newcomer - Betty's Diner: The Best of Carrie Newcomer
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Free Music Notes for Betty's Diner: The Best of Carrie Newcomer
Free Music Review: Betty's Diner
Hit: 5 Stars
This album is so good I purchased a guitar and started taking private guitar lessons to learn some of the songs. The lyrics are timeless. They make the hard times more bearable, deeper, and more real. That of course makes the good times more beautiful. Free Music Review: Not really the Best of...
Hit: 3 Stars
When it comes to Carrie's music, I'm sort of a newcomer (insert groan here), but I actually bought the album that came AFTER this one first (Regulars and Refugees). In my opinion, THAT CD is her best material, with almost every song being a gem.
THIS CD, however, is not bad at all. There are some great tracks (I'll Go Too, A Gathering of Spirits, The Moon Over Tuscon), and some not-so-great (Bowling Baby). And the title sounds much more alive on this CD than it's remix on 'Regulars'. This is probably a good retrospective of her previous CD's, and if you pay attention to which songs came from each CD, you can trace the maturing of her sound and of her songwriting. It makes me definitely want to go out and purchase 'A Gathering of Spirits'.
The main problem, as is the case with many 'Best of' CD's, is that it is merely a collection of songs that don't really fit well together. Some songs are wonderfully powerful or emotional, but sound very out-of-place sandwiched between other songw that bear no lyrical similarity and little (if any) musical continuity.
If not for her gift of songcraft, this CD would be rated lower. If you're into the economy of 'Best of' CD's, this one should be on you're list. If you want to REALLY experience an artist, expecially one with the depth of Ms. Newcomer, then I'd say start with 'Regulars and Refugees' and work your way back, skipping over this one.
Free Music Review: Carrie Newcomer - local star, national talent
Hit: 5 Stars
I've only started listening to Carrie in the last year, but she always impresses me with her ability to put emotion and life into relatable song. I love this CD and can't wait for her to release a new one!Free Music Review: A new favorite
Hit: 5 Stars
I was delighted to stumble upon this greatest hits album, my first introduction to Carrie's work. I especially love the spiritual songs, Gathering of Spirits and When One Door Closes. Free Music Review: g8orguy
Hit: 3 Stars
Carrie's very talented theres no doubt. I love her other stuff. But say what you will, BEST-OF's SUCK. Buy her other CDs!