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Rabbit Fur Coat
Jenny Lewis with The Watson Twins
Retail Price (not our price): $13.98
Release Date: 2006-01-24
Manufacturer: Team Love Records
Format: Audio CD
Discs: 1

Track List
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Disc 1

Editorial Reviews (supplied by Amazon.com):

1) Amazon.com
Channeling the evocative storytelling of Laura Nyro and the soulful sexiness of Dusty Springfield, singer/songwriter Jenny Lewis skips all contemporary studio gimmickry to proffer a near-perfect solo debut. The front-woman for indie darlings Rilo Kiley breaks away from the songwriting democracy she shares with that band's co-leader Blake Sennett (also of the Elected), drawing inspiration from the crackling vinyl albums of her youth. And from the opening notes of "Run Devil Run," an acapella gospel hymn sung with the Watson Twins, through the note-for-note cover of the Traveling Wilbury's "Handle With Care" (with Bright Eyes' Conor Oberst and Death Cab For Cutie's Ben Gibbard), Lewis verifies this is her record. Her goose-bump voice can be as mournful as it is optimistic, but remains perpetually mesmerizing on Rabbit Fur Coat's best songs: the god-fearing country-rocker "The Charging Sky," the radio-poppy "You Are What You Love" and, especially, the title track, a haunting, solo-guitar waltz of poor meets rich. --Scott Holter

2) Album Description
Known and loved by many as the enchanting front-woman for LA's Rilo Kiley, Jenny's vocal and songwriting gifts have continued to blossom at a rapid rate since that band's first album in 2000. Jenny's hauntingly soulful voice, sometimes bursting with buoyant spirit and at other times plaintive and world wearied, is deep, sensual and beguiling. Intricate storytelling and evocative lyrics infuse these songs with a captivating vibrancy but may be knocked sideways by the musical alchemy at play as a result of folk, country, and Southern gospel influences.

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

1) Wow. I never knew she could sing.   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
I remember Jenny Lewis from my childhood watching her in Growing Pains, Wildcats, and the Wizard. After a google search, I saw that she was a singer now. I took a chance and was pleasantly surprised. Her music has a sureal yet jazzy quality to it.

2) As good as it gets!   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins do an amazing job on this album. They create a unique and delightful blend of music that I find utterly absorbing. From the first note to the last, their sound is personal, powerful and substantial.Too bad they are not doing music together anymore.

3) Great CD   [Rating: 4 out of 5]
Loved this cd! Reminds me of modern day meets folk....enjoyed it and recommend it!

4) Very talented singer songwriter   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
An understated, nearly flawless peice of work by a very talented singer-songwriter!!!!!!!!The lyrics are captivating, funng and insightful. Nice balance between the personal and political.Very cleverly titled "Rabbit Fur Coat"- To me this album is about the illusions of culture-- religion, politics, fame, money and love. I find the production to be great as well--very balanced but minimal(in a good way). The Watson Twins also compliment her well.She is sure one to watch and she deserves a lot of credit.Keep up the good work Jenny!

5) Close your eyes and think of her   [Rating: 5 out of 5]
This album reminds me of that fresh breath of artistic creativity Mary Chapin Carpenter brought to the music world those some years ago. And the Watson Twins - what beauties and with such great vocals. Like all music, the beauty is in the ear of the beholder (so to speak), and I really like this album. Especially the harmonizing provided by (I believe) the Watson Twins. Did I tell you they were beautiful? And have beautiful voices?This CD provides some interesting stories set to unique music and vocalizations. With harmonizing provided by the Watson Twins. I close my eyes and think of them both. All three. I like it.