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In My Own Time was the follow up LP from Oklahoma folk singer Karen Dalton. Her bluesy, world-weary voice has been compared to that of iconic jazz singer Billie Holiday. Her repertoire also embraced blues, country and pop.
“Anyone with a passing interest in American roots music needs to hear Karen Dalton, her voice is vaguely reminiscent of Billie Holiday.”
“In My Own Time is her masterpiece. It takes a wide-ranging approach in its selection of material, taking in soul, country, psychedelia and even a splash of jazz. To every song Dalton adapted her voice in achingly beautiful ways.”
“This mixes soul, folk and country in a truly unique way. Dalton’s phrasing is very much in the idiom of jazz with her cracked, sobbing tones dancing and bobbing around the melodies of the old soul tunes, twisting them into new shapes.”
“In My Own Time remains a haunting showcase for the halting singer. She turns these songs upside down and inserts intimacy which makes them sound as if they were written for her.”
“There is no self-penned material on the album so track selection is crucial. Her voice doesn't suit all the songs chosen and comparisons to Billy Holiday, whilst I can see certain similarities, are a little over-done.”
“Karen Dalton sure could belt out a tune. There’s no surpassing this music, even today. I don't know another singer that could compete with the way she drags every last sap of emotion from each word.”
“Initially I disliked this album because I could not get to grips with Karen Dalton’s voice. However, I was drawn back again and again. Ultimately my assessment is that it’s a superlative piece of music that takes a lot of listening to really get into.”
“Dalton's voice is utterly unique - a raspy, twangy, blues/country mix, a kind of 'barbed wire and old bourbon' sound you won't hear anywhere else. The band is also great - they sound so loose that you expect it to come apart at any moment, but it never does.”
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