Album Review of
Scheherazade

Written by Duane Verh
February 7, 2016 - 12:00am EST
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Like a slightly tipsy skating duo, Janet Bean’s and Catherine Irwin’s collective vocals glide angularly against a mesmerizing backdrop weave of traditional and modern sounds, creating a captivating realm of Appalachian–noir; the better to focus on their enigmatic, frequently quirky lyric sets.  Standouts in this engaging set include “What The People Want”, “Bolshevik and Bollweevil” and “Number One with a Bullet”.