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By
Alex Teitz
The release of The
Green World brings Dar Williams one rung closer to the acoustic
folk stardom few have reached. Three years since the release of The End of The Summer,
Williams returns with a band composed of Steuart Smith on guitar, keyboard,
and other instruments, Rob Hyman on keyboards, Graham Maby on bass, and Steve
Holley on drums. Williams leads this band with an assortment of ballads and
catchy acoustic folk.
The
Green World's songs move through a variety of themes. "And A
God Descended" talks about religious cults with deftly striking lyrics.
"I Won't Be Your Yoko Ono" is an almost pop like song reinforcing
identity for both Yoko Ono and Williams. "I Had No Right" forces the
listener into Viet Nam era civil disobedience and the contradictions within
it. "We Learned The Sea" speaks of an old (eight years old) sea
captain describing the wisdom and value of the stars and the sea. Williams'
songs are filled with rich metaphor and simile that add flesh to simple
frames.
Williams' evolution as an artist continues in The Green World. The
final track "Another Mystery" explores the growing distance of being
a music lover and fan to being a successful artist. Williams is at that point.
The Green World explores
more areas with guitar and keyboards, and subtly changes Williams' style.
Although these new songs appeal to a broader market, some of Williams' die
hard fans will be put off by it.
In an effort to spread the word about The
Green World Razor and Tie is offering an internet only, limited edition.
This edition includes a bonus track of "O Canada Girls" as well as
44 page booklet of liner notes by Williams, and exclusive photos all in a
cloth-covered book. The limited edition is only available at Razor and Tie's
website (http://www.razorandtie.com)
for $25.
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