Lori Carson - Everything I Touch Runs Wild

Carson sings in a super-high range that gives the effect of a young girl on helium, but while her touch is lighter than air, her concerns often sink to levels of unflattering humanity. "Whole Heart" candidly discusses sexual and physical abuse, while "Black Thumb" expresses an incredible amount of self-doubt. "Train" follows the harrowing end of a mind left to think too much. All of which would be just psychobabble for the shrink's couch if it weren't for the exquisite melodies and perfectly complimentary arrangements that never overpower Carson's fragile voice. A cover of Todd Rundgren's "I Saw The Light" is the album's "breather." --Rob O'Connor Amazon.com

intimate listening

Lori carson's voice is fragile and small...but powerful and affecting. these songs deal with heartbreak and other personal experiences...mostly sad stuff. the music is low key piano, guitar, some electronic elements pop up once in awhile, but nothing too intrusive for the general "down" feel of the album. "Black Thumb", "Snow Come Down", and her cover of "I Saw The Light" are particularly good. music for late nights/early morings. September 19, 2005

I FOUND IT!

I saw the movie waking the dead not long ago and found it entrancing but even more so than the movie was the graceful song that played over the the emotional climax and end credits.
i sought out the artist, song title and album and finaly came to this purchase. the song, snow comes down, is for now the highlight of the album for me but its all so fantastic that may shift over time.
the last time a movie sent me on such a frantic and concerted search was in 1997 when good will hunting sent me after elliott smith. This instance has thus far proved just as rewarding. March 4, 2003

Excelente !

Lori tem um indrível dom de cantar as músias de forma tão honesta, sensível e sensual... Simplesmente maravilhoso !!! A música que mais amo é "Snow Come Down", do filme "Waking the Dead" ("Amor Maior que a Vida"). April 7, 2001

Whiney

Pleeeeez! Are you guys joking about this cd. I dont really believe there is a lack of good music out there, for people to have to lower their standards to this. Please check out for fantastic MUSIC: POLE; OLAF DETTINGER; SOUND BOMBING II; AIR; MODEST MOUSE; LOW February 20, 2001

Agreed

These songs are beautiful, tasteful and thoughtfully crafted. I normally don't like "pop" music, but this album is different. You won't find mindless drone or stupid lyrics repeated over and over and over. What you find instead is the soul of a sensitive, gifted songwriter. She is a master of melody. Impressive. Lori seems to be made of her music. It's a part of her. Where It Goes (my favorite album of Lori's) is also highly recommended. August 23, 2000

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