Cheryl Wheeler - Mrs Pinoccis Guitar (14 tracks) +Album Reviews

Roger and John think you're the greatest!

roger allen | Ararat, Virginia | 01/29/2000

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Once again Cheryl has made an excellent album of original material. She is the kind of songwriter and singer that transfixes your emotions into each and every lyric she exudes. A more than complimentary stlye of guitar playing only adds to each and every portion of this cd. No matter how many times you listen to this album(I've lost count thousands ago), you're destined to discover a new part of Cheryl each time you hear it, and don't be surprised when a part of you creeps into her world. I would mention favorite tracks but when ALL are unique works of art and storytelling set to rhyme it is difficult to pinpoint one over another. The album leaves you wishing that there were more adventures to take through Cheryl's masterful artistry of songwriting! We love you Cheryl! Love Roger and John"

Singer-songwriter with humor

Peter Durward Harris | Leicester England | 01/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"This is a typical Cheryl Wheeler album, often very thoughtful but with some humor too. Cheryl wrote all the songs here as she normally does. I can understand why some people might find Cheryl's humor offensive but I know when she's being serious and when she's joking. I also don't care whether her political stance is in agreement with mine or opposed to it - we are all entitled to our opinions.Cheryl pokes fun at politically correct liberals in Makes good sense to me. She also makes light of a time when she thought she'd lost her mind in Peace or Prozac. Another fun song is TV, in which Cheryl sings about all the things she can't watch when there is no electricity due to power supply problems.Elsewhere, the album is mellow and reflective, with Cheryl singing about the weather (The storm), pollution (The rivers), an Italian reunion (Mrs Pinocci's guitar) or various aspects of love.If you are unfamiliar with Cheryl's music, I recommend Circles and arrows (which I've already reviewed) as a starting point, but this is a wonderful album too. I've listened to a lot of great music but I've never come across anybody quite like Cheryl."

When it comes to camp and intelligence no one can touch her

Peter Durward Harris | 09/16/1998

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've played this 50 times at least and I can't get thru a day without hearing it again. She is a truly amazing and gifted young lady. Kudos to you Cheryl.......I wish you continued success."

A Thoughtful, Humorous, and Sometimes Somber Album

Roger D. Launius | Washington, D.C., United States | 05/09/2004

(5 out of 5 stars)

"My daughter bought me this album after hearing Cheryl Wheeler in concert. I listened to it hesitantly, fearing self-indulgent nonsense. What I heard, however, both surprised and delighted me. Wheeler has become one of my favorite musicians, and I eagerly await each new release. This album has a range of material that should please all but those seeking hip hop or heavy metal music. The title cut recalls a late night folk sing, and conjures up visions of a campfire and beer. There are also humorous, but biting satire that everyone should appreciate. "T.V." is about camping without the joys of commercial television with its infomercials, shopping channels, and fishing shows. "Is it Peace or is it Prozac?" questions our modern reality of drug induced bliss, in this case legal drugs. All of Cheryl Wheeler's albums contain songs about love lost, a staple in many music genres and among many musicians. Sometimes she wallows in this problem, but not here. This one has two songs on the subject that I especially like. First, "Does the Future Look Black" is a sustained conversation over whether or not a couple will remain a couple. "So Far to Fall" is a lament on the loss of energy resulting from a breakup. Its chorus is especially eloquent:
"Well this ain't the love you swore to me.
And this ain't the life it's supposed to be.
And I don't know just how to hold on now,
and it's so far to fall.
From the warm light in your eyes,
to nothing at all."Finally, there is a wonderful song about preserving the environment, "The Rivers," which asks how we might stop water pollution.Cheryl Wheeler is a talented songwriter with a witty turn of phrase. Her voice is elegant and sometimes sultry. The material in this album is certainly worth the time and cost. Enjoy!"

Unserious talk about sometimes serious matters

emfdvm | Oakton, VA | 04/13/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I first heard Cheryl Wheeler at a ski resort restaurant and the music stuck with me until I purchased this CD months later. I love every song on this album - some are serious and some are hilarious. We've also seen her in concert twice now and live she's even better. I think the greatest compliment I can give is that my husband truly enjoys her (he's not a huge folk music fan) because she doesn't take herself too seriously. Even the politically-tinged music has an element of humor."

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