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Beau Woes And Other Problems Of Modern Life by Christine Lavin (1998-08-20) - Amazon.com Music
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This album is from the 80s, and it shows. Some of the songs still hold up well 30 years later; others not so much. "Amoeba Hop", "Camping", and "Air Conditioner" are timeless and still funny as hell. "Prince Charles" was funny enough when it was topical, but is now kind of icky. "Biological Time Bomb" is totally dated and sounds like an early experiment with AutoTune. I bought the whole CD for the nostalgia factor, but if you're not a long-time Lavin fan I'd recommend selecting individual songs.
I am a huge Christine Lavin fan, and was missing this CD from my music collection. I was so happy to be able to purchase this from you! Thanks for sending it right out. It arrived safely, and I enjoy listening to it!
Reviewed in the United States on December 12, 2010
Not being too familiar with Christine Lavin's work, I came upon this recording with an open mind. I've often heard her referred to more as a comedienne than a musician, but I was pleased by some of the tracks on "Beau Woes (And Other Problems Of Modern Life)."
Lavin hosts a stellar group of musicians here. No less than Eric Andersen, Robin Batteau, David Buskin, Frank Christian, John Gorka, Lucy Kaplanski, John Kruth, Rod MacDonald, and Dave Van Ronk make guest appearances. Batteau is also the album's co-producer (with Lavin).
Comprised mostly of tongue-in-cheek type originals, Lavin performs best when not trying to be funny, most of the time, the exception being the wonderful "Biological Time Bomb." Also outstanding are the the covers "All I Have To Do Is Dream"/"A Summer Song" and the original "The Moment Slipped Away," a simple, elegant, wistful tale.
Like Christine Lavin herself, Beau Woes (& Other Problems of Modern Life) is a collection of quirky and eccentric folk music. Adoring fans refer to Christine as a "cult" hero. Her work is contemporary and smart, maybe a little too witty for the masses. Beau Woes includes some bubbly, silly and hey-do-you-get-it songs; as well as sentimental and heart-tugging material. Those invisible creatures of the microbial world are enjoying themselves in `Amoeba Hop.' `Prince Charles' lampoons the future (maybe) king of England. Christine answers many of life's profound questions such as "Why wound any rational person want to live in the dirt for several days?" - `Camping.' My favorite July-August song is `Air Conditioner'. When Christine gets serious, her perspective on contemporary romance is affecting. `Getting Use To Leavin,' and `Roses From the Wrong Man' are sensitive and poignant. My favorite cut, the medley `All I Have To Do Is Dream/A Summer Song' fits into neither category: the composition is an exercise in luscious harmony. All in all, Beau Woes is an refreshing mix of levity and seriousness.
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