Independence Meal

Independence Meal

Track Listings

1. Pirates

2. Unsteady Things

3. Independence Meal

4. Beautiful Bones

5. Dorothea Tanning

6. 8x10

7. Subway Lips

8. Wholly Human

9. Bedtime Poem

10. Kindness and Rage

11. Womyn Before

12. Blessed With a Family

Independence Meal,Alix Olson,Feed the Fire,Edgy and intimate spoken word with raw musical accompaniment by Pamela Means, Lyndell Montgomery, and Ubaka Hill,Folk,Pop,Spoken / Comedy / Radio Shows

Average customer rating:

I need originality to be inspired

Not so subtle sister

More than Just Ani Difranco

thr originality of passion

Another wake-up call from Alix

Independence Meal
Alix Olson
Manufacturer: Feed the Fire
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

General | Folk | Styles | Music
General | Poetry, Spoken Word & Interviews | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
General | Miscellaneous | Styles | Music
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ASIN: B0000A0WK6
Release Date: 2003-04-15

Tracks:

Pirates
Unsteady Things
Independence Meal
Subway Lips
Beautiful Bones
Dorothea Tanning
8 X 10
Bedtime Poem
Wholly Human
Kindness and Rage
Womyn Before
Blessed With a Family

Customer Reviews:

I need originality to be inspired.......2006-06-18

I think it's great that this woman stands so strongly behind her convictions and she is clearly a very talented poet. I just wonder why talented artists who clearly have an abundance of creativity cannot find their own voices and instead insist upon copying Ani Difranco's style. This makes the album painful for me to listen to. Clearly, Alix is an amazing poet. However, hearing her recite them is like listening to someone trying to mimick Ani Difranco. She is great at sounding like her. I honestly could not tell the difference. Sorry, but I think thats kind of lame. I can't listen to Alix. I think she is extremely talented...yet this whole business of stealing Ani's style... I can't stand it. It happens to often and it is just..kind of lame. What happened to originality? If I want Ani, I'll listen to her. Otherwise I'd just like to read Alix's poems.

Not so subtle sister.......2004-12-28

I've had the pleasure of hearing Alix perform several times. In addition, I've had a chance to talk with her. This woman stands fully behind what she says. There's no glamour or glitz; what you see and hear is what you get. She truly lives to speak about what she experiences and to empower women. This album is incredibly raw and overflowing with the truth of what is going on in this world. It also runs the gamut of political commentary (like the title track "Independence Meal") and personal reflection ("8 x 10"). Alix's voice is an instrument, rocking the listener with her own syncopated rhythm. Seeing her perform is the only thing better than listening to this album!

More than Just Ani Difranco.......2004-09-03

It's easy to say that Alix is just copying Ani Difranco, especially if you're a huge Difranco fan. But, let's be honest, folks, I really think that Alix is unique and very, very clever. Her poetry is more than just words, it's what all writers grasp for... a voice. She can make us all look back and wonder what life is really like. She has a tour coming up and I highly recommend you check out her web page for details. I won't miss it for the world.

thr originality of passion.......2004-06-03

I give her credit where it needs to be, but honestly folks, if I didn't know any better I would say that Ani Difranco had a new album. Alix uses the same patterns, phrasing, and vocal techniques as Ani- and to such a large extent that it sounds just like her!! When playing the album, I've had others ask me when did Ani release this new record. Originality Alix, please.

Another wake-up call from Alix.......2004-02-28

To say this woman has a way with words is a serious understatement. She can not only make you feel what she is saying, she can take you there, put you right in the middle of it. This is not happy little songs to get you through your life, this is the truth,with nothing held back. Alix is nothing less than extraordinary.

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