Bridesmaid Dresses, crushes on roller rink guards, disappointing past lives and dead beat boob fairies are just a few of the subjects explored on this Philadelphia-area singer/songwriter's debut CD. From humor to poignanc... more »y and back again, these 13 tracks will delight and move you.« less
Bridesmaid Dresses, crushes on roller rink guards, disappointing past lives and dead beat boob fairies are just a few of the subjects explored on this Philadelphia-area singer/songwriter's debut CD. From humor to poignancy and back again, these 13 tracks will delight and move you.
""The Shuffleboard Queens" is the perfect name for this album. Like the song from which it takes its name, the album is at once funny, thoughtful, and a little poignant. Deirdre spans all kinds of musical styles to drive home her insights on rogue boob fairies, new shoes, and America's sweethearts, cheerleaders. The album itself lures you in with the uptempo and hilarious "We Fit Right", and maintains that pulse until "Marrow of My Bone" shows you that Deirdre's not just goofing around. The lyrics are clever, and her vocals range from playful to endearing, without sinking into sappiness.This is my favorite album of the new millenium...pick it up and I think you'll agree."
Enjoyable for everyone
RYAN STEVENS | Westmont, NJ | 12/07/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Dierdre Flint has universal appeal. In fact, just about everyone I've played her CD for or taken to one of her shows has walked away a fan -- usually with their own copy of The Shuffleboard Queens. Her songs are a wonderful blend of intellectual, sincere and funny; yet her serious songs are poetic and melancholy, especially the Jim Croce-esque "Marrow of My Bone". She is the perfect mix of Julie Brown (the "Earth Girls Are Easy" version, not the Downtown one) and William F. Buckley, only funnier than both of them, and certainly more identifyable. Her lyrics paint images almost all of which we could see ourselves in (even that fishbowl overlooking the Jersey Bay). Being in the Top Ten Folk Bestsellers is definitely deserved."
You should buy this CD!
RYAN STEVENS | 05/22/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Guaranteed smiles. The songs here range from hilarious (King of the Rollerama, Cheerleader) to inspired introspection (Marrow of my Bone). Deirdres funky middle-eastern flavored tribute to a Belly Dancing teacher (Introduction to Belly Dancing)is one of the more beautiful songs I have ever heard. The title track is another touching song about making up the distance put between friends by time and circumstance. If your a Springsteen fan you'll love "Fishlands", a clever Bruce inspired tune about life in a bayfront fishbowl. You could say single women will find the most to relate to in Deirdres lyrics, but you don't have to be a single woman to appreciate her extraordinary talent as a singer/songwriter. Enjoy!"
4 1/2 starts
Jennifer L. Guadagno | Redmond, WA | 09/21/2004
(4 out of 5 stars)
"My best friend sent me this CD and told me to listen to Shuffleboard Queens immediately. So what I want to know? Did Deirdre go to high school with me?! The lyrics are mirror images of what my friend and I went through back in the 80's. So funny..."
NDA alum
Jennifer L. Guadagno | 10/13/2003
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Hi! I am a 9th grader at a school in Villanova PA. Deirdre graduated from my school in 1985 and she played about 7 songs for us the other day. I was so excited. I listen to her over and over again. This is a great investment. She is funny and witty."