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Essra Mohawk = Eternal Talent! (Her Best Work In Years)

Charles A Carlino | U.S.A. | 10/16/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"While every Essra Mohawk album has more than a few gems, to these ears "You're Not Alone" is the singer-songwriter's most sparkling stone in years. Here, everything comes together: organic/rootsy instrumentation (incredibly produced by Jon Tiven), tight/well-written songs with wonderfully-inspiring lyrics, and some of the most powerfully soulful and sensitive vocals of Ms. Mohawk's storied career. "People take for granted what they have close by," Essra sings in the title track. Well, the world has the maginificent Mohawk as close by as the CD player, and don't take her for granted. Just thank God for the gift."

A fascinating new direction

Charles A Carlino | 10/28/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This is definitely a grower. For those of us who love the sound of Essra alone at the piano, some readusting is required, since this is a bluesy-rock, guitar-driven affair, and less in keeping with the earlier albums. But perseverence pays off - not only does this album contain Essra's best vocals in years, it also features very spirited, dymanic and inspired songs. Any Bonnie Raitt or Maria Muldaur fan would enjoy this, with the added bonus that the artist actually wrote the songs. And it's the best Essra album cover since the 70s."