Ultra
Sound
The Province
(Canada)
Tuesday, November 21, 2006
Section: E-Today
Byline: Tom Harrison
POP
Allison
Crowe
This Little Bird
(Independent)
There is a spare
backing to this record that allows Crowe's focused intensity to shine
through. It's just enough to create a few highlights that complement
her -- background vocals that add fullness, drumming that is hardly
there but propels the songs, stand-up bass that anchors them -- but
mostly this is, once again, Crowe at her piano. She shows an
eclecticism that also reinforces her own songs. The best moments have
atmosphere and her moodiness is truly affecting. B
