American Tune
Ten intimate interpretations where a singular, crystalline voice transforms folk and pop standards into hushed, soulful prayers. Sparse, warm, and deeply personal.
August 12, 2003 · Blix Street Records
Ten intimate interpretations where a singular, crystalline voice transforms folk and pop standards into hushed, soulful prayers. Sparse, warm, and deeply personal.
August 12, 2003 · Blix Street Records
American Tune is a masterclass in the art of the song-interpreter. It feels less like a studio album and more like a private invitation into a living room where the outside world has been successfully locked away. Eva Cassidy possessed a rare ability to strip away the artifice of famous compositions, finding the skeletal emotional truth underneath. Whether she is tackling Paul Simon or Ray Charles, the result is always the same: a profound sense of stillness and a warmth that radiates from the center of the mix. It is music that demands your full attention while simultaneously offering a deep sense of peace.
How does American Tune sound next to the rest of Eva Cassidy's catalogue?
The writing leans far further into storytelling than the rest of the catalogue.
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