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Cabin In the Woods (Carrot Top)
Reviewed by Holly Day

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Cynthia Nelson (formerly of Ruby Falls) and Tara Jane O'Neil (of Rodan) pair up to create some beautiful, minimalist hillbilly music. Drawing inspiration from train tracks, closing time, and what was probably the wildlife and trees immediately surrounding the cabin in the woods the duo recorded the album in over the summer of 2000. While this album is significantly more slickly produced than their previous efforts, the music still retains the feel of being sweet, albeit somewhat depressing, guitar and banjo campfire songs that have trademarked their work all along. Ida's Ida Pearle and Liz Mitchell provide occasional accompaniment on violin and accordion, respectively.

© 2001 - Holly Day