Melissa Ferrick--I'm 'blurred'

[Headley Grange <wk05522@worldlink.COM>]

I finally bought Melissa Ferrick's "Massive Blur" and have to say that it is 
one of the best albums I've ever heard.  She sings with incredible emotion 
and passion.  I agree with others that there is a tinge of Melissa Etheridge 
in her style but I also hear some Sinead O'Connor in her voice.  My favorite 
songs are HONEST EYES, BLUE SKY NIGHT, HAPPY SONG, WHAT HAVE I GOT TO LOSE, 
MASSIVE BLUR, and FOR ONCE IN MY LIFE. 

In an interview, Ferrick says "'Massive Blur' is about the emotional 
sacrifices we make in order to exist--these 'blurs' can stop your life from 
moving forward, and the longer you wait to accept them, the sooner your 
dreams die."  She also performs "Happy Song" which is a tongue-in-cheek 
response to those who claimed that she didn't _have_ any happy songs (the 
music may be upbeat but she surely isn't singing happy lyrics...).  

The album includes a solid band including Glenn Phillips from Toad The Wet 
Sprocket.

HG