Anyone who delves deeper into singer / songwriter Janis Ian will discover that she has more faces than those of the timid girl who once hit the charts at At Seventeen. She has her own sense of humor, of which the album title and the drawings in the CD booklet are good examples. Musically she stays close to her roots in the folk tradition, with a voice that is instantly recognizable. Production
… gimmicks are hardly present on her records, the emphasis is more than ever on her voice and guitar playing, accompanied by a small band. Her voice is soft and lilting and contrasts with the sharp lyrics, which deal with both politics and relationships. Most notable song is the Motown cover Standing In The Shadows Of Love. At first hearing an ordinary love song, but appearances can be deceiving. With this black soul song, the white folk singer adds some strength to her statement in the album title, which can count on furrowed eyebrows. (MS)more
