Music Review

I'm Alright (1984)

Jodee Messina, Loudon Wainwright
Reviewed by Alanna Nash | Mar 27, 1998
EW's GRADE
B

Details Lead Performances: Jodee Messina and Loudon Wainwright; Genre: Country

JODEE MESSINA I'm Alright (Curb) Eighteen months after her memorable debut, this Boston native-gone-country singer returns with an album of strong woman/survivor songs. While Messina doesn't reprise the heady energy of her breakthrough hit, ''Heads Carolina, Tails California,'' she thrills with her earnest alto and an attitude that's equal parts spunk and spite. B

Originally posted Mar 27, 1998 Published in issue #424 Mar 27, 1998 Order article reprints

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