Amy Ray and Emily Saliers, who first met as students in
elementary school in Georgia, have been together for a long time now as the
Indigo Girls. They began performing together in high school, and continued in
college, releasing their first album in 1987. That album, and all the ones which
came after it, are insightful, witty and strong. And, so it is with Amy Ray’s
first solo effort, “Lung of Love.”
From the opening polish of “When You’re Gone, You’re Gone”,
followed by the slightly poppish “Glow”, the album goes through a number of
musical changes and styles, yet all deniably Ms. Ray. The Christian- Rockabilly number “The Rock is
My Foundation” is a real winner, as it begins in an old revival manner, ending
up solidly in the 21st century, both technically, as well as
lyrically.
There is aggression, contentment and everything in between
on this album. Lyrically, Ms. Ray is as strong as ever. And musically, she has
grown in a way which enables her to stretch her wings a bit, trying on a new hat
here and there. It’s hard for an audience to accept change, but this album is
worth the time. When Amy Ray hits Charlotte again, I’ll be there!
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