A great voice comes of age.
Geoff Batchelor | 02/02/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Her two previous solo efforts were very nice, but I wasn't expecting such a huge leap forward - what a great record! Great songs, interesting and varied backgrounds and styles, and really mature and terrific singing. Can't wait for more!"
A Breathtaking Album
Geoff Batchelor | Baildon, W Yorkshire United Kingdom | 08/18/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Noted for some beautiful live recordings (esp 'Home&Away' with Clive Gregson, Christine here delivers an astonishing studio album. Her voice is as thrilling as ever - be prepared for goosebumps - and is used on great set of songs. Her version of 'The Whole Night Sky' wipes the floor with the Bruce Cockburn original. Christine gets better support on this LP from her musicians, with outstanding contributions from Richard Thompson, BJ Cole and John Surman. While there are many great tracks, a stand out is the cover of Tom Wait's 'Dirt in the Ground'; tougher than most of Christine's material, but attacked in searing fashion by her and BJ Cole. Breathtaking.Strongly Recommended"
A Sad and Very Beautiful CD
Anne Weinstein | Brooklyn, New York | 11/22/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"On this CD, Christine Collister delivers a performance that puts her in the ranks of the finest singers in the English language today. In vocal range and emotional power she recalls the great classical contralto, Ewa Podles. Her 'I Want To Vanish' is on a par with June Tabor's fine 1994 performance. In choice of songs and arrangements, the performances range from alt.country to jazz, yet the production achieves seamless continuity. On a scale of 1 to 5 stars, 5 stars is a little low."