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NEW ALBUM: RHIANNON GIDDENS ~ You're the One - Ruby - 20-08-2023 RHIANNON GIDDENS ~ You're the One Rhianon Giddens has impeccable phrasing and a superb sound. No screeching whatsoever, no unnecessary runs and trills, and a wonderful warm timbre. She knows how to use her voice as an instrument without being too showy or forced. This album is collection of self-penned or co-written original songs (bar the trad. right at the end) and is altogether pleasing, IMHO. It encompasses folk, jazz, a smattering of soul, some funk, a little bit of country, a hint of bluegrass, a retro nod or two and the ghost of gospel, and she’s in a more playful mood than in some of her previous works, to my ears. One very accomplished lady and an engaging, satisfying listen that moves along at a smart pace – fun with depth. She always stands firm on societal issues affecting women, especially, and she does it in a pragmatic, intelligent way. I think the album title speaks to acceptance of oneself as good enough - or even simply enough. Could be wrong, but that's my take!  You know - when you are so happy to find you haven’t just wasted an hour of your precious life? That's me right now.   Speaking of which … “Another Wasted Life” … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wz0qvTWNLa0 I like this one with Jason Isbell  … he’s the only feat. on the album, and only on one song … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eCQ3qm_JCVo "Hen in the Foxhouse" - saying it for the sisters ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Z6O2hlYvWo The lead track - "Too Little, Too Late, Too Bad" ...  RE: NEW ALBUM: RHIANNON GIDDENS ~ You're the One - JeromeD - 21-08-2023 One to check out for sure. Found this on YT - a class act if ever there was one. https://youtu.be/D0jb_4xfjg8 RE: NEW ALBUM: RHIANNON GIDDENS ~ You're the One - Ruby - 21-08-2023 ^She's brilliant - can't help wondering what a collaboration between her and Mark Knopfler might sound like!