Sunday, March 16, 2008

This Fire (Paula Cole)

It's rare that I can't find some way to recommend an album, but in the case of Paula Cole's 1996 album This Fire, I'm afraid that's the case. It's a shame, because two of its first three tracks are enjoyable: "Where Have All the Cowboys Gone" and "Throwing Stones." From there, however, the tracks range from forgettable to misguided. The only other good song comes at the end, as the Dawson's Creek theme "I Don't Want to Wait" closes the album. Those who fondly remember her hits and want them would probably be better off going for her greatest hits than this album. Even the great Peter Gabriel doesn't save it.

Tracks:
1. Tiger
2. Where Have All the Cowboys Gone
3. Throwing Stones
4. Carmen
5. Mississippi
6. Nietzsche's Eyes
7. Road to Dead
8. Me
9. Feelin' Love
10. Hush, Hush, Hush
11. I Don't Want to Wait

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