Laurie Anderson "Homeland"


No in depth review here but it is simply outstanding, ranking with the best recordings she has done.

More of a return to the narrative style's from United States era but with the savvy and wisdom gained from years as an artist and observer of the global/human condition.

Highly recommended.
richard_stacy
Thanks for the heads up on this one. Good stuff

It didn't matter who took over after W. he had us in such a hole no one could get us out of it. This is a what have you done for me lately society and we can't reverse it in this short of time. Obama has made his fair share of mistakes, but no one can ever set this country back the way the W. admin. did.
Clbeanz
One thing I really like about Anderson's music is the extension she employs. Full range or subs are a must to hear Laurie's work.

Ain't it the truth. Still remember the first time I listened to "Life On A String," the walls rattled like never before.
Funny you mention the extension...your amps and woofers will get a workout on track one for certain.

Also some appearances from Antony. He has become the TPain of the Avant Guard! For a while, Tpain was on every R&B single recorded and popping up in every video...Antony is on every artsy compilation or avant guard record out there thee days. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan (Antony not TPain)!
Antony has been one of my favorites for many years, and is probably one of my most played artists as far as vocals. Now I have to go out today and pick up this CD!
Jax...I have some lesser known offerings from Antony you can check out:

The Jamie Saft Trio Plays Bob Dylan - Antony does a version of Living the Blues.

Dark Was the Night, Compilation - Antony contributes I Was Young When I Left Home with Bryce Dressner (The National...I think). Crazy great song/performance!

I'm Not There, soundtrack - Haunting version of Knockin On Heavens Door from Antony & the Johnson's.

More but those are one's I have off the top of my head....