Laura Veirs - "The Triumphs and Travails of Orphan Mae" Sampler Mix
"A fascinating glimpse of Veirs' nascent talent. Even this early on in her career, Veirs' slightly spooked voice conveys a strong sense of place, especially when singing about her beloved wilderness in the American Northwest. And in case you're wondering, no she doesn't vote Republican. Dubbed 'art country' by a local news paper, Veirs sounds a little like Suzanne Vega might have Asics if she'd grown up in such a place. The two albums [Year of Meteors & Triumphs] share the same subtly inventive producer in Tucker Martine, string arrangements by Eyvind Kang and a generally sparse, largely acoustic ambience, occasionally illuminated with subtle electronica." - BBC Music
CD, 2001, catalog no. RMB002
1. Jailhouse Fire
2. Up the River
3. John Henry Lives
4. Black-Eyed Susan
5. Orphan Mae
6. Blue Ink
7. Montague Road
8. Through December
9. Raven Marching Band
10. Moving Along
