She may give equal billing to twins Chandra and Leigh Watson, whose southern belle harmonies give the album a charmingly dusty tone, but its her own powerful voice and compelling storytelling (the title track is a heartbreaker) that makes the songs of busted relationships and failed faith really sting.  Full text...

The surprise is in how beautiful music can be, and how far it can both transport and transform someone…but that’s just mysterious ways for you.   Full text...

This is Jenny Lewis minimalism: unobtrusive instrumentals and complementary backing vocals which leave the focus entirely on her voice. And she'll melt your heart, one way or another.   Full text...

Lewis speaks prettily of troublesome truths; the chiming organ and the vocal harmonies on confessional "You Are What You Love" has melted my heart all over the floor.  Full text...

The production is good, although the vocal reverb tends to stand out after repeated listens. The instrumentation explores no new ground, though it doesn't need to.  Full text...

Rabbit Fur Coat is a rare album in today's marketplace: a singular collection highlighting a singular voice, and an album equally suited to the darkest parts of midnight and the bright light of day.  Full text...

On her solo debut and her most soul/country record to date, Lewis' vocals sparkle and the intimate performances make a great first impression, but ultimately, the material grounds her.  Full text...

It's playing games with genre, offering sly reversals and a captivating emotional acuity, but the playing and production - courtesy of a gaggle of indie luminaries - is pretty, but neither edgy enough to grip nor a glossy enough vehicle for the songs' elegant subversions to hit home.  Full text...