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Release Date: Sep 25, 2007; Lead Performance: Nellie McKay; Genre: Pop
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Ken Tucker
Ken Tucker is critic-at-large for EW
If you, like me, cringe at cabaret singers cooing soft jazz, the warm
trilling of our gal/woman Nellie McKay is once again blessedly received. With
nine succinct songs, some pointed (the fine political satire of
''Identity Theft'' and ''Mother of Pearl''), some dreamy (''Gin Rummy''),
Obligatory Villagers is playful without being arch. And that's even when she's
collaborating with Schoolhouse Rock legend Bob Dorough on a couple of
tracks. McKay is so fiercely disciplined and precise, she earns the
freedom to be gaily silly.
DOWNLOAD THIS Identity Theft
Posted Sep 21, 2007
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