Entertainment Weekly (11/20/98, p.133) - "This trio of talented singer-songwriters collaborate on a labor of love: an eclectic, unrushed 12-song treasure trove of their favorite tunes..." - Rating: A-
Q (6/99, p.102) - (4 out of 5) - Excellent - "...With simple arrangements from a cappella to country to gentle rock, they highlight the sheer variety of [the American contemporary folk-roots scene]....A set which amply repays close attention."
Cry Cry Cry: Dar Williams, Lucy Kaplansky, Richard Shindell.
Something of a New Folk supergroup, the trio of Richard Shindell, Lucy Kaplansky and Dar Wiliams (all successful solo singer-songwriters) may take you back to the glory days of Crosby, Stills & Nash with their delicate, intricate harmonies and earthy folk-rock arrangements. Putting their solo projects on hold for a moment, the three decided to collaborate on this project in tribute to some of the great songwriters (including many relative unknowns) whose work has moved them. With arrangements that feature their three-part harmonies prominently, CRY CRY CRY moves through tunes by Greg Brown (the existential Gospel of "Lord, I Have Made You a Place in My Heart"), Buddy Mondlock (the sentimental folk fave "The Kid") and others, some whose names are bound to be new to most listeners. The trio takes turns on lead vocal from song to song, but their shimmering harmonies tie the whole thing together nicely.