Eilen Jewell
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Country/Americana
Status:
Most recent release, Sundown Over Ghost Town (2015)
See also:
Eilen Jewell's site
Comparisons:
Lucinda Williams, Gillian Welch, June Carter Cash, Myshkin, Red Molly, Devon Sproule
Covers/own material:
Own and covers
General comments:
Rich vocals, a good band, and utterly timeless lively Americana. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Recommended first album:
Letters from Sinners & Strangers is the first we've heard
Recordings:
- Boundary Country (2005)
- Letters from Sinners & Strangers (2007)
- Heartache Boulevard (EP, 2007)
- Sea of Tears (2009)
- Butcher Holler: Loretta Lynn Tribute (2010)
- Queen of the Minor Key (2011)
- Live at the Narrows (2 CD, live, 2015)
- Sundown Over Ghost Town (2015)
Letters from Sinners & Strangers
Release info:
2007—Signature Sounds—SIG 2006
Availability:
See Eilen Jewell's site
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended for fans of lively Americana
Group members:
Eilen Jewell—vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica
Guest artists:
Jason Beck—drums, percussion, vocals
Daniel Kellar—violin
Jerry Miller—electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Johnny Sciascia—upright bass, backing vocals
Alec Speigelman—clarinet (3), bass clarinet (6)
Produced by:
Eilen Jewell and her band
Comments:
This is mostly lively American with a bit of blues and swing. Eilen Jewell has a great voice and a lovely touch with this music. Eilen Jewell's own compositions fit right in with her covers of Charlie Rich, Dylan, Eric Anderson and traditional songs. "High Shelf Booze" has a Forties swing, and "Heartache Boulevard" has an irresistible lilt, and it's hard to believe that "Too Hot To Sleep" isn't a classic—it should be. While there are often heartbreaking lyrics, the album has an upbeat, energetic feel throughout. If you like this kind of music at all you will fall for this album. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)
Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
