PATTY GRIFFIN
Patty Griffin's new album Children Running Through
(ATO) continues the remarkable creative evolution that's quietly established
Griffin as a
vital and singular musical force. It also belies her persistent sensitive-singer-songwriter
image—a limiting perception that fails to fully convey the emotional
depth and breadth of her songwriting or the emotive power of her fluid,
soulful singing. Indeed, the new disc's 12 Griffin originals maintain
a timelessly truthful resonance that echoes a variety of styles, most
notably the classic R&B and gospel music that have long been a source
of inspiration for the artist.