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Fan Reviews
Hair of The Frog
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The Three Weird Sisters did it again!
Fantastic!
I have been anxiously awaiting this second cd
for months now. And it was well worth the wait.
Hair of the Frog has the same rich vocal
harmonies that I fell in love with in Rite the
First Time, wrapped around the smart, touching,
and witty lyrics that are a Three Weird Sisters
hallmark. The Three Weird Sisters are eclectic,
Celtic acoustic folk music at its best. What a
joy to listen to...over and over and over again. |
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The best kept secret in modern acoustic music
A fine follow-up to their strikingly original debut CD "Rite the
First Time", Three Weird Sisters' "Hair of the Frog" expands the
boundaries of their eclectic Celtic-acoustic style. As in their
first effort, the sound is defined by lush vocal harmonies,
witty and thoughtful lyrics, and inventive melodies. Although
this CD is not possessed of a jaw-dropping epic like "In A Gown
Too Blue" (from the first CD), overall it is a more balanced and
mature work. The Sisters have shown they can master the
difficult balancing act of remaining true to their core sound
while evolving as artists. Standout tracks include the achingly
beautiful ballad "Pole Star", a gritty exposition of Cat Faber's
werewolf anthem "Least of My Kind", the soaring a capella gospel
choir of "Hymn", the layered vocal harmonies of "New Forest",
and a luminous cover of the Janis Ian/Cheryl Wheeler classic
"Orbiting Jupiter". Also noteworthy is the sparkling production
quality of producer/engineer and former "Kansas" keyboardist
Greg Robert. If you have the first CD, you know what all the
buzz is about. This sophomore outing does not disappoint. |
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Ri[gh]t[e] for the Second Time
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Lynne-renee Reed "Kerridwen" from St.
Louis, MO USA |
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Gave it the "good listen" which means through studio phones with
the lyrics out in front of me to catch anything I missed.
I love it!!
If you have "Rite for the First Time," you are already familiar
with the Three Weird Sisters sound. To me, that's harmonies,
harps, upright bass, and various other noises. It's a folksy
affair. : )
Several songs seem "just right" for your circle work, solitary
or coven (my immediate faves are "Hymn," "May Queen," and "Draw
Down the Moon" ("Hot Mud Song") . There's the usual humor mixed
in to keep you smiling or laughing out loud (after recent work
harries, "Pointy-Haired Boss" was particularly soul-soothing.
There are great woman-themed remembrances that will make you
smile and cry about your Mama or Grams, too. And so much more!
Did I mention 18 tracks (okay 2 are as an intro and exeunt)? |
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WOW!
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Sheila Peterson "sheila2373" from
Sacramento, CA |
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They've done it again, only better. I love the sound, the
quality, the music, the lyrics. Their harmony is fabulous. There
are humorous then powerful, moving songs. I can't praise them
enough. I feel like this is the band I've been waiting for.
I did laugh until I cried a couple of times, so be careful while
operating heavy machinery. |
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