Richard Shindell
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If there’s any one songwriter able to transfix me with his work, it’s Richard Shindell. I’ve got most of the albums he’s put out, and I never tire of them,. He’s got that most rare of talents, a poetic bent and a sense for the supporting melody that can hold you still and command you to listen.
He’s a folk singer in the best sense of the word, sticking to common themes that draw forth emotion and spur contemplation. And just when contemplation is turning a bit maudlin, he’ll draw you back out with something upbeat and lighthearted.
If you enjoy guitar-driven folk with a strong lyrical component, I strongly recommend any of his albums, though I think Somewhere Near Patterson is probably my favorite. Additionally, the collaboration between him, Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplanski on Cry Cry Cry is one of the favorite CDs in the Miller household.
I’ll leave you with a Seeqpod playlist of a few songs…hope you like what you hear.
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