Evolve by Ani DiFranco

Pros: Difranco's got a new attitude ...
Cons: May be a little slow for some ...

Admittedly I was a little hesitant going into this disc. Even with JennJoy’s enthusiastic thumbs up (which can be found here) I was still reluctant. I thoroughly enjoyed her recent release, So Much Shouting, So...

Pros: Great songs, mellow atmosphere.
Cons: None.

So many big decisions and changes in one's life come with plenty of heartache, even if you know it's for the best. Surrounding the release of this album, two major things happened in Ani DiFranco's life - she separated from her husband/soundman and ended...

Pros: Does not sound bad, Soft and melodic music, A few lyrics
Cons: Vocally, musically and lyrically underwhelming.

I do not, honestly, believe that my new partner is going to leave me for my musical choices or any sense that I am lacking in musical taste. This is, of course, my hope - that she not leave - but one never knows. In addition to taking a keen interest ...

Pros: Ani keeps releasing records...
Cons: ... though she works in mysterious ways

I’ll start with this: I’m a huge fan of Ani’s and her work, but I cannot stand Evolve (2003). First special note – and a complimentary one – goes to packaging. As I recall it took Grammy for packaging and is quite original in a ...

Pros: good mix of sounds, that voice, the lyrics (as always)
Cons: none for me, although it's not her best work to date

I only discovered Ani Difranco 3 or 4 years ago and remember how cheated I felt to discover she's been around a heck of a lot longer than that. Early works such as Imperfectly (1992) and Out of Range (1994) sound as relevant and fresh to a...

Pros: More wacky and soulful music, interesting new sounds
Cons: Seemed more attached to the music than the lyrics in some cases

Ani DiFranco has a penchant for originality. She also has a refreshing and pleasant disregard for the status quo, which has always made for great album content. I'm honestly not really sure where I stand with this album, however.

I'm a huge...

Pros: Inspiring lyrics, different sound from some of her other albums, somewhat jazzy, great musician.
Cons: None that I can see.

Ani difranco, although not that well known in mainstream music today, is a very talented musician. Not only does she sing and play guitar but she also writes almost every single piece of her music. Just to warn you she is a very opinionated woman and ...

Pros: Wide variety of songs, beautiful instrumentation
Cons: Not as impressive as past albums

The newest album from Ani & her band is definitely a winner. I cannot turn down any Ani album, and although Evolve has both its pros and cons, it has not let me down.

Pros
This album covers so many different moods that it...