Folk and Roots: The Online Guide to the Folk, Roots, and Acoustic Scene in the U.K. By David Kidman The brand name of this celebrated Canadian female trio has always been synonymous with stylish and tasty folk-roots music; it has, … Continued
VintageGuitar.com By Steven Stone The concept of “folk supergroup” sounds strange, sort of like “the folksinger’s Porsche.” But no musical amalgamation deserves this moniker more than The Wailin’ Jennys. With three world-class lead vocalists who are equally accomplished songwriters, The … Continued
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Songlines – UK By Doug DeLoach They’re not sisters, but The Wailin’ Jennys sound like they must have grown up singing under the same roof together. For the past decade or so, Nicky Mehta, Ruth Moody, and Heather Masse (who … Continued
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Rambles.net By Jerome Clark The Wailin’ Jennys, three young women from Winnipeg (two) and New York City (one), are among the most sought-out acts on the current folk circuit. Sometimes the popularity of particular acts is a mystery to me, … Continued
fRoots Highly talented trio back with a top producer who has smoothed and polished their music to positive effect. All but the title track are originals superbly performed and crafted.
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www.pennyblackmusic.co.uk – UK By Malcolm Carter Walking in to my local record store, which is sadly no longer there of course, during the closing chilly months of 2006 I was mesmerized by the sweet sounds coming from the shop’s sound … Continued
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Buddy Magazine – Texas By Tom Geddie Bright Morning Stars by The Wailin’ Jennys is sure to be one of the best CDs of the year for people who let the songs get into them rather than using those songs … Continued
Penguin Eggs By Monica Miller Human ears seem to be genetically pre-programmed to connect instantly and deeply with the sound of vocal harmonies. Part-songs and madrigals, barbershop to doo-wop, from The Everlys and The Drifters to CSNY and Fleet Foxes—we … Continued
No Depression By Kim Ruehl I love the Wailin’ Jennys, and this record – from the first few notes – plays to all the things that make this trio so lovable. Beautiful, intuitive but rich harmonies, simple instrumentation, shockingly personal … Continued
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www.beat-surrender.com – UK By Simon Bright Morning Stars is the fourth album to come from this incredibly talented trio, the Wailin’ Jennys were formed after a chance meeting for a one-off in store performance at a guitar shop in Winnipeg, … Continued
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