The Age of Possibility

The Age of Possibility

Editorial Reviews
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Though Carrie Newcomer ranks with the most literary-minded of contemporary troubadours, The Age of Possibility is as impressive for its musical buoyancy and melodic grace as it is for its narrative command. The album finds Newcomer, coproducer Mark Williams, and session leader Don Dixon achieving a perfect balance of sound and sense. Subtle touches pay significant dividends: the cello that underscores the hymnlike purity of "Thread" and "Sparrow," the accordion that waltzes through the autobiographical "Just Like Downtown," the vibraphone that gives the shimmer to "Seven Dreams." For all the thematic ambition of this song cycle--as Newcomer sings of love and loss, blood and legacy, the passage of time and the timelessness of faith--the results are never ponderous or preachy. --Don McLeese

Tracks:

When It's Gone It's Gone
Tornado Alley
Threads
Love Is Wide
All I Know
Bare To The Bone
Anything With Wings
Just Like Downtown
Sparrow
Seven Dreams
It's Not O.K.
One Great Cry
This Too Will Pass

Amazon.com

Though Carrie Newcomer ranks with the most literary-minded of contemporary troubadours, The Age of Possibility is as impressive for its musical buoyancy and melodic grace as it is for its narrative command. The album finds Newcomer, coproducer Mark Williams, and session leader Don Dixon achieving a perfect balance of sound and sense. Subtle touches pay significant dividends: the cello that underscores the hymnlike purity of "Thread" and "Sparrow," the accordion that waltzes through the autobiographical "Just Like Downtown," the vibraphone that gives the shimmer to "Seven Dreams." For all the thematic ambition of this song cycle--as Newcomer sings of love and loss, blood and legacy, the passage of time and the timelessness of faith--the results are never ponderous or preachy. --Don McLeese

Customer Reviews:

Carrie is great, as usual.......2007-01-09

Carrie's albums are never-fail great, but I admit that I like her newer work more.

My favorite!.......2003-09-27

This is probably my favortie album of Carrie's. I do love them all and think they are all great; this is my favorite. When I need a big time pick-me-up on my way to or from work this is the one that goes in to the CD player. The song "Bare The Bone" speaks to my heart and I can not begin to explain it any further in writing... It, however, is not the only great song on the album and all are worthy of standing on their own. A Must Buy for all music lovers!!

Still growing with every listen.......2001-08-01

Currently one of my most played CDs. I was disappointed by My True Name and initially felt this one was average but it just keeps getting better. Carrie's voice is rich and expressive, instrumentally the playing is strong and tasteful and the song arrangements are superb. Some of the songs are her strongest ever - the uptempo Tornado Alley, All I Know, When It's Gone and the brilliant Just Like Downtown are great band tracks while the quieter ballads, Bare to the Bone, This Too Will Pass, Sparrow and my favourite, Thread are gorgeous. Some nice new sounds - the vibes on Seven Dreams are excellent. If I have any criticism, I would have liked a few more lead melody instruments standing out - fiddle, accordion, mandolin (as feature on Visions and Dreams) and I still think she needs to work on lyrics - sometimes they're too self indulgent. I would give this 4 and a half stars if that was possible. It is an excellent collection.

The voice has a familiar sound..........2001-05-20

I received a promotional 3 track cd sampler of "The Age Of Possibilty," through my work... I normaly don't put much stock in newer artists because of what we're given to choose from in music these days. I new absolutely nothing about Carrie, but I gave it a chance, and I'm so glad I did. I was very pleased w/ the three selectoions I found on the disc, "When It's Gone, It's Gone", the first song on the sampler is a very soothing, not too slow, not too fast, tune that is quite catchy... as the unsuspecting listener, I found myself taping my foot along to it. "Threads," a slow number, takes a touching reflective lyric and tugs at the heart strings. "The Moon Over Tucson," is another slow number, though not as slow as "Threads," Carrie seems to take you by the hand on this one and walks you through this song. Carrie Newcomer has a beautiful voice,(lower in register than some women, and a bit haunting), and seems to have the abilty to pull the emotions out from her listeners w/out effoert... and her voice bears a striking resemblence to another favorite of mine... Kathy Matea, and though I wouldn't exactly call Carrie country... she's close. The instrumentation is also excellent... a bit of a lazy, summer day feel to the whole thing, and w/ great arrangements and Carrie's inviting, (and again haunting voice), pulling the whole thing together beautifully. If you like good music, good songs, and good singing, (in the vein of Kathy Matea), buy "The Age Of Possibility" a.s.a.p.! I know I'll be gettin' all the past ones as well.

p.s. If Carrie every reads these reviews... I'm glad I took a chance and had my ears open the day I got this... I'll be buyin' all your work from here on out! ...Let the wind blow like horses running wild across the sky... good on you Carrie!

cheers - Ian Carlos Salazar.

WOW!!.......2001-04-24

"When it's gone, it's gone, but the echoes just go on and on," sings Carrie Newcomer on the first track of her AGE OF POSSIBILITY album. Aside from being a terrific song to kick off the CD, this quote says it all about Carrie's music. Long after the last track plays, the album's powerful songs still "echo" through the listener's mind.

In AGE OF POSSIBILITY, Carrie clearly establishes herself as a talented songwriter and musician. With her unique music combining folk, country, rock, and pop, rich, soulful voice, and powerful lyrics, she creates a diverse style rarely seen on the music scene today. Each song on this album is wonderful--from the first track, the music seems to take hold of you and gradually pull you in until all you can do is sit and listen. The opening cut "When It's Gone It's Gone," as well as the next track "Tornado Alley," contain hypnotic lyrics and music that leave the listener hypnotized, while more upbeat songs like "Love Is Wide" and "All I Know" contribute to the variety of music on the album. Carrie's inspirational, poetic lyrics on songs such as "Threads" and "This Too Shall Pass" add a personal, creative flair. My personal favorite, however, is "Bare To the Bone" (track #6), a song that sums up almost perfectly the experiences I have had over the last few years.

Whether you are a fan of folk, rock, or country, AGE OF POSSIBILITY is just the CD for you. There is something for everyone on it and I guaranteee you will not be disappointed. I recommend this album to anyone who just enjoys listening to music!

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David Zinn
Manufacturer: David Zinn
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | New Age | Styles | Music
ASIN: B000CA8FP0
Release Date: 2005-06-21