Whatcha Gonna Do

 (7 customer reviews)

Prime Cuts: That's What Makes Us Strong, A Canary's Song, Barbed Wire Boys

Every Clare Lynch is greeted with anticipatory delight: this two-time Grammy nominee has a way of choosing well-crafted narrative paeans that address life's issues through its sinuous plotlines, its prolific metaphorical usage, and its engaging three-dimensional characters. 2009's "Whatcha Gonna Do" is no exception. Whether it's the telling of stories of miners striving for a better life ("A Canary's Song") or a wayward lover deep in the mire of adulterous lust ("A Mocking Bird's Voice") or the penultimate moment of a sojourner about to meet his Maker ("Face to Face"), Lynch tells her stories with relentless verve and heartfelt emotions. Further, just like her previous efforts, this is a pretty sparse acoustic record with spades of bluegrass and country indulgences, accompanying these 12 tunes, with Lynch contributing 4 originals, a Bill Monroe classic and others coming from heavy weights such as...Read more

The voice and sound of Claire Lynch puts me on a front porch swing overlooking the peaceful mountains of the Ozarks where I grew up. The lyrics aren't pretentious country lore but true heart-felt stories. I love her music and she just gets better and better!

If you are a fan of Claire Lynch, this is a must have. It is a great selection of songs and her band knows just how to fill in to augment her pure vocals. If you have never listened to Claire sing, you are in for a real treat. Highly recommended.