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Back to Me
Kathleen Edwards
Retail Price (not our price): $14.98
Release Date: 2005-03-01
Manufacturer: Zoe Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
The standout cuts on this follow-up to Kathleen Edwards's highly praised debut, Failer, serve notice that the Canadian artist has no intention of remaining a cult favorite in the States. The opening "In State" evokes the anthem-like sweep of Tom Petty's "Refugee," complete with signature organ by the Heartbreakers' Benmont Tench, though its lyric of a prison-bound paramour smacks of déjà vu, Failure having opened with a similar narrative. The propulsive title track, with its irresistible double-entendre hook, deserves to be Edwards's breakthrough hit, while the yearning "Old Time Sake" and the buoyant yet bittersweet "Summerlong" expose a disarming tenderness underlying her tough-chick bravado. Over the course of the album, too much of the midtempo material sounds too much the same, more inspired lyrically than musically, failing to sustain the momentum of the opening tracks. The stripped-down intimacy of "Away" will likely rekindle comparisons to Lucinda Williams, but this artist sounds eager to outgrow those. --Don McLeeseInfluences and ContemporariesWhiskeytown, Strangers AlmanacWhiskeytown, Faithless StreetSarah Harmer, You Were HereSarah Harmer, All of Our NamesLucinda WilliamsLucinda Williams, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road

2) Album Description
Bursting onto the music scene in 2003 with her critically acclaimed debut album Failer, Kathleen Edwards quickly found herself performing on the Letterman and Leno shows, opening for The Rolling Stones and Bob Dylan, and championed by Rolling Stone as one of the year's most promising acts. Now that the dust has finally settled, Edwards has delivered on the promise of Failer with a roots rock masterpiece. Back to Me confirms Kathleen Edwards as one of today's most talented new artists.

Customer Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):
Average Customer Rating: 4.0 out of 5

1) My new favorite artist...   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Kathleen Edwards is absolutely terrific - great stories, great music. I was a fan after one listen to 'Failer' - now that album and 'Back to Me' are top of my favorites list.

2) pure bliss   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I guess Kathleen Edwards is too good to be a huge star. Perfectly crafted songs, heartbreakingly beautiful vocals and a grittiness that hits you in the gut. Fantastic album.

3) She can rock . . . she should rock more!   [Rating: 3 out of 5]
I saw an Austin City Limits live performance of Kathleen that immediately sent me to Amazon to get her album and hear more. Unfortunately, other than a great first two songs the album is fairly forgetable. She can write and sing the hard stuff, yet spends most of the album space in more lala ballad land. These are not bad tunes, just not what make for her best, most compelling work.

4) great cd   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
The cd is great from start to finish. Keep up the good work, thanks Kathleen Edwards.

5) Back To Me Has Shown Kathleen Is Only Growing Stronger!   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Kathleen Edwards has only gotten better in Back To Me, with some brilliant songs. Her lyrics are solid, mature and actually sound genuine coming from her. I feel some singers are pretty fake with what they sing but I do feel Kathleen is honest in her lyrics. Her voice can sometimes make a song feel dull, but at other times she truly draws you in with her singing regardless, yet that would have to be thanks to the strong beats and guitars that back her up on this album. All of her songs though are enjoyable from first to last, and yet a few stick out more than the others:1) In State- B+- One of the less brilliant songs. I like it, but don't love it.2) Back To Me- A- It's the song I heard first from her on the radio. I loved it and got me interested in the album. 3) Pink Emerson Radio- B+- Slower, but I like it. 4) Independent Thief- A+- Love it. I love the beat, the way she sings the song, everything. One of her most strongest moments on here to me. 5) Old Tim Sake- A+- Another brilliant moment on this album. This song is very beautiful in how it is done, and the lyrics really hit to your heart. Probably my favorite song here.6) Summerlong- A- This album is at its best time in the middle of this album, and this is another great song. This song picks up a bit and has a great beat. 7) What Are You Waiting For- A- This song is one of catchiest on here, with some great background music. 8) Away- B+- A very slow, sad song that will pull at your heartstrings.9) Somewhere Else- B- Meh. Probably, to me, her weakest song on here. It's not bad, but it's nothing remarkable either. All I like is the background music but Kathleen doesn't bring magic to it. It's kind of bland.10) Copied Keys- A- I love this song because I can really relate to the lyrics. She made the song just right for the lyrics I think.11) Good Things- B+- Not the best she song she has sung on here, matter of fact this song kind of comes off dull, but actually this song has some of the best lyrics on this album.This is a pretty strong album. I think Kathleen has made a successful step forward with her music, and I can only see her growing stronger as long as she keeps to an honest road of music, which she is right now. Back To Me will bring her more fans, and I am among that group. Independent Thief, Old Time Sake, Copied Keys and Summerlong truly sealed the deal. 4/5 stars.