I wasn't so sure about the solo album from the child star turned singer Jenny Lewis. I am a big fan of her band Rilo Kiley, and her side work with the Postal Service. But, all the reviews I heard kept evoking the word "country." But, I was pleasantly surprised by the complex melodies and hand-clapping good fun of this album. Her voice has a clear, vulnerable edge that you don't always get with the more rock-pop of Rilo Kiley. There is a more poetic lyrical style to her songs, that can sometimes be a little disjointed, when compared to her Rilo Kiley lyrics. The songs go from lilting ballads to more honky-tonk style up tempo numbers. I really like "You Are What you Love" and "The Big Guns." Overall, I really like the folksy-twangy vibe of the record. Fans of Rilo Kiley will find it a departure, but I think it's a good one. Give it more than one listen, to allow the full effect to soak in.
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