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  • Summary: The classically-trained, Los Angeles-based singer-songwriter returns with her rich and varied fifth full-length which, like her previous outing, finds her utilizing (at times) a backing band. Members of Beachwood Sparks, Dead Meadow and Brian Jonestown Massacre guest.

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  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
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  1. Spin
    83
    Imagine Joni Mitchell if she'd made Miles after Mingus. [Feb 2005, p.92]
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  2. Mojo
    80
    A lesson in ageless folk rock opulence. [Apr 2005, p.97]
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  3. Uncut
    60
    A peculiar take on neo-baroque folk with an utterly contemporary twist. [Apr 2005, p.100]
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  1. BBlatt
    9
    Brilliant work. Lyrically subtle, musically satisifying.Cohen, Mitchell and Janch.
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  2. Morcoded
    7
    A welcome return after The Golden State's overly produced sound. If GS had any good outcome on Manzanita, it introduced a fuller of sound brought in from some of her touring band. There are still songs with just her and a piano or a guitar - which highlight her lyrical writing, but sons like "The Way," "Deep At Sea" and "What If We Do?" underscore the rich territory brought in from the new band sound. Building a career on austere songwriting, what's most surprising is the sense of humor or whimsy on Manzanita are the songs that I would have never guessed she would have done. Songs like "Casa Nova," and "Tongue-Tied" are welcome additions.… Expand
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