Mockingbird
by Allison Moorer
  • Record Label: New Line
  • Release Date: Feb 19, 2008
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  1. TriciaE.
    Apr 29, 2008
    10
    Allison Moorer proves on "Mockingbird" that she is every woman. With a voice that has the unusual ability to mix powerhouse voice, with soulful stirrings and sweet melodies, she collaborates with other superstar females to cover a multitude of musical genres. Whether it be soul, folk, punk, country or rock, Allison Moorer sings it beautifully. Listening to this album, you understand that Allison Moorer proves on "Mockingbird" that she is every woman. With a voice that has the unusual ability to mix powerhouse voice, with soulful stirrings and sweet melodies, she collaborates with other superstar females to cover a multitude of musical genres. Whether it be soul, folk, punk, country or rock, Allison Moorer sings it beautifully. Listening to this album, you understand that the female experience, just like women themselves, are multifaceted, deep and resounding. Amazingly, Allison Moorer has been able to represent all facets of being female in a way that is universal to all people: men and women, young and old, rockers and country fans. Her critically acclaimed talent is evident on each and every song on this album. She does an amazing cover of "Ring of Fire" by Merle Kilgore and June Carter Cash, to a lovely rendition of Both Sides Now by Joni Mitchell. Each and every song will leave you with wanting Moorer.… Expand
  2. MikeM.
    Mar 5, 2008
    6
    This huge Allison m fan is a bit disappointed in this one. she has a great voice and mockingbird (cut 1) is beautiful, but whose idea was the sax solo? Gerry Rafferty's? some stuff a bit stuffy and precious, kind of drags. I have gillian cd if I want to hear "revelator", which is a great song. can't wait until her next album of originals.

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Metascore
67

Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 12
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  1. AllMusic
    80
    It is her warmest, most ambitious, searing, and gutsy record yet.
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  2. Billboard
    70
    Hiccups aside, there's something really brave and thoroughly punk rock about hearing her tackle Ma Rainey's 'Daddy Goodbye Blues.'
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  3. Hartford Courant
    80
    A wide-ranging sampler of female compositions on which Moorer mostly provides subtle touches and an abundance of cool presence.
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