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"THE BURDENS OF BEING UPRIGHT"
Tracy Bonham
*A1<2 (out o< (our stars)
When Tracy Bonham exploded on
the music scene with the hit "Mother
Mother," the first thing many critics said
was that she was "just another Alanis
Morissette."
While it may be true that Island
Records were looking to capitalize on
the recent success of female singersongwriters
by her, Bonham's "The
Burdens of Being Upright" proves that
she can stand on her own.
Clocking in at just over thirty-five
minutes, "The Burdens of Being Unright"
is a roller coaster ride of emotions.
Virtually every song on the album
could be a single because of Bonham's
knack for writing extremely catchy and
melodic songs. This album is much more
polished than her independent release
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audience.
"The Burdens of Being Upright" is
the kind of CD that grabs your attention
and doesn't let go. Prom the harder-edged
"Bulldog" to the
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seconds", one of the highlights. In fact,
"30 seconds" sounds so much like Phair,
you'd think that there was a misprint
inside the CD.
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"The Real".
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aest. It addresses those who believe
stereotype that women are oneansional
human beings, only worthy
l man's desire. It's unique
rumentation and deadpan lyrics
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m initially, but it never ends up
lenging the listener.
The Burdens Of Being Uptight"
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