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DVD Audio 24bit-96Khz Like many of her contemporaries, folk-rocker Dar Williams seems weary of her road-tested, pared-down, fan-pleasing musical formula. Her last outing, 1997's End of the Summer, gave hints of her interest in a more instrumentally rich, highly produced, pop-leaning sound, but still maintained an earthy folk sensibility. On 2000's The Green World, Williams's guileless humor and stripped acoustic sound are replaced by shimmering electric guitars, heavy reverb, compact lyrics, and complex, layered percussion. Her steadfast fans may cry "sellout" initially, but by the third listen, they'll begin to sympathize. Yes, this new, polished sound seems to hang heavy on tracks such as "Calling the Moon," where an invasive Hammond organ and overbearing guitar nearly drown out the reedy plea of Williams's heartbreaking voice. And "After All," a wrenchingly introspective rumination, begs to be left in subtle simplicity. But songs like the mild-yet-infectious jaunt "Another Mystery," the passionately insistent lament "And a God Descended," and the gentle rock reverie "Playing to the Firmament" bear their lavish arrangements with grace and pride. --Sally Weinbach TrackList 01. Playing To The Firmament
02. And A God Descended
03. After All
04. What Do You Love More Than Love
05. Spring Street
06. We Learned The Sea
07. I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono
08. Calling The Moon
09. I Had No Right
10. It Happens Every Day
11. Another Mystery
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