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Though the arrangements stray from Lucinda Williams's motherlode blend of blues, country, and folk, West may well be her best album. It is easily her most musically adventurous, and often her most lyrically inspired. Williams's singing has never sounded better, from the aching tenderness of "Where Is My Love?" to the ravaged catharsis of "Unsuffer Me." New York producer Hal Willner, who has worked with artists such as Marianne Faithful and Lou Reed, enlists the support of eclectic progressives like guitarist Bill Frisell, keyboardist Bob Burger, and violinist Jenny Scheinman, along with harmonies from the Jayhawks' Gary Louris, to weave a subtly rich sonic tapestry. Much of the material was inspired by the death of Williams's beloved mother ("Mama You Sweet," "Fancy Funeral") and the bitter breakup of a relationship (the jagged-edged emasculation of "Come On," the repetitive incantation of "Wrap My Head Around That"), though "Are You Alright?," "Learning How to Live," and "Everything Has Changed" could reflect the aftermath of both. Other highlights include "Rescue," with a languid subtlety and ambient pulse reminiscent of Beth Orton, and the dreamy, wistful title track. Where Williams's music has long cut close to the bone, the best of West slices right through it. --Don McLeese

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Rating:
Date: 2008-06-01
A Fine Disc
Another great emotional disc from Lucinda. A must have for Lucinda fans but the heartbreak wears a bit thin.

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Date: 2008-05-27
This is her best since Gravel.
There are a couple of songs that don't work for me (Words, Wrap Your Head Around That), but the rest more than make up for it. I especially enjoy "What If", "Mother You Sweet" and the title tune. "Come On" is also good for a laugh. A great, underrated album by a true musical treasure.

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Date: 2008-05-05
Lucinda Williams WEST
LOved It lOVed it LOved IT! Do have a soft spot for any thing Lucinda Williams does though!

Rating:
Date: 2008-04-12
Horrible
I have listened to this CD many times trying to find the good in it. I am sorry, but this CD is horrible. Lucinda sounds like she smokes 3 packs a day and the whole CD is her whining. I let my friends listen to the CD to see if it was just me that didn't like it, but they both had the same feeling-what a horrible CD. They suggested I hold a CD burning party and start with this one! I would not recommend this CD in anyway shape or form.

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Date: 2008-01-30
Songs of heartbreak and hope
I heard the last two and a half songs on this CD on the radio and knew I had to have it. If your heart has been broken or you have lost someone, Lucinda puts it into words for you. (See "Mama You Sweet," "Leaning How to Live," "Everything Has Changed," "Wrap My Head Around That.") Yet, there's light. The final song, "West," is a waltz, a long-distance love song, and a hand of hope stretched out toward the future.
This is the work of a songwriter at her best. Get it.

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