Amy RigbyCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Rock, folk, folk/rock, country rock, and alternative pop Status:Most recent release, (as Wreckless Eric & Amy Rigby), A Working Museum (2012) See also:Amy Rigby's site Comparisons:start with the likes of syd straw, amy allison, kate jacobs and you'll be in the ballpark. (dmw@mwmw.com) Covers/own material:Writes own material General comments:she rocks. a little bit country a little bit rock. people should check her out. some people will list her in the fast-growing (bargain) bin of angry woman rock (ani difranco, PJ Harvey, tori amos, and their second wave of wannabees, alanis morissette, meredith brooks, leah andreone, alana davis, etc.) but she probably fits in more with the whole no depression countryrock scene more than anything else. Her best songs aren't necessarily bitter songs about men, but rather songs about her own life experiences (having a crush on the guy at the bookstore, having to go to work at the corporate office). Similar to a good folk singer, Amy Rigby knows a good tune, and knows how to write about life. (iflin@speakeasy.net) Comments about live performance:Amy Rigby's edgy, skewed outlook was a perfect contrast to other performers I saw on the same bill. Her killer wordplay was really highlighted by the absence of her band ("You left the conversation dangling like a bare lightbulb in a cheap hotel"). She seemed a somewhat awkward performer, sort of nervous and jittery, but really brought her songs to life. (neal) Recommended first album:Diary of a Mod Housewife Recordings:As Amy Rigby:
Diary of a Mod HousewifeRelease info:1996—Koch Records Availability:Widely available Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Amy Rigby—vocals, guitar Guest artists:John Wesley Harding—vocals Produced by:Elliot Easton Comments:diary of a mod housewife blew me away the first time i heard it. start with the likes of syd straw, amy allison, kate jacobs and you'll be in the ballpark. production by ex-car elliot easton is far less slick than you might expect and the hooky melodies and clever lines just keep coming.... (dmw@mwmw.com) MiddlescenceRelease info:1998—Koch Records Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Amy Rigby—vocals, guitar Produced by:Elliot Easton Comments:Treads a lot of the same territory as Diary of a Mod Housewife, and doesn't include a show-stopper like "Knapsack". But it's still a fine effort, and contains plenty of Rigby's wry wordplay and blue-collar subject matter. (miazgama@pilot.msu.edu) Further info:Formerly in the country-rock, no-depression group The Shams, and ex-wife of Will Rigby of The Replacements. Thanks to Mark Miazga for work on this entry.
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