Comments for Musicians on the Record: Nanci Griffith

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This piece belongs to the series "Musicians on the Record"

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Summary: Austin based artist Nanci Griffith says Bruce Springsteen's "Tunnel of Love" helped her recover from a broken relationship.
 

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Review of Musicians on the Record: Nanci Griffith

As a big fan of Nanci Griffith and Bruce Springsteen, I was intrigued on having a folk singer reflect on an album I've often thought of as one of Springsteen's worst.
The clincher in this piece comes right at the end - it's one of those a-ha moments in an interview where I imagine the producer/reporter just heaving a sigh of relief, and knowing they had the red ribbon to tie up the piece with. Excellent use of sound - the songs fit well with the piece.
What I like is the understated tone of this piece - and yet, there's a surprising depth to a story that is 3:20 long. It covers a lot of ground - and it makes me hungry to listen to more Musicians on the Record.