Music Capsule Review

Lie to Me (1997)

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Credits

Lead Performance: Jonny Lang; Genre: Blues

B+

By Chip Deffaa

JONNY LANG Lie to Me (A&M) The ripe, vibrant voice of contemporary blues singer and guitarist Lang is so compelling, it would be an exceptional major-label debut even if he weren't only 16. Although the pacing isn't as varied as it could be, Lang's choice of strong new songs (the ardent title track and wistful ''Missing Your Love,'' which he cowrote) suggests a savviness beyond his years. B+

Posted Jan 31, 1997

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