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• Artist: Garrison Starr
• Album: Songs From Take-Off To Landing
• Label: Back Porch / Virgin
• Year of Release: 2002
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• Reviewed by: dscanland on 2003-06-16

Garrison Starr was a name that I was familiar with but I couldn't recall hearing any of her music. She had had a couple of albums out on Geffen, one studio album "Eighteen Over Me" and one live "24-7" but no real commercial success. You may remember her name from the band This Living Hand where she played alongside the now solo artist Neilson Hubbard. On Steve Earle's last run through Calgary, he had asked Garrison to tour with him. It was an amazing fit because she would come out and sing any duets that Steve usually did with the likes of Emmylou Harris. And she was able to step into these shoes no problem. I subsequently special ordered her album that has yet to be released in Canada and am quite happy with my decision. Songs From Take-Off To Landing is her first album for the rootsy Back Porch imprint following her two Geffen releases. Her style is poppy but it has a bit of a country tinge to it. It works impressively with her very well written songs and her mid-range vocals. The songs on this album could easily be played on either country radio or AOR. Steve Earle is also found on one of the tracks, "Serves Me Right", supplying his distinctive vocals in the background. Mary Chapin Carpenter is also backing her up on the beautifully serene "Hardest Part Of Living". Starr's vocals are unique and her songwriting is impeccable. This is a great find for any fan of female singer/songwriters. Be sure to track down this fine album.

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