Following the well-received release of a live album in 2005, US folk songstress Katy Moffatt has clocked up the miles around the 'States and Europe. Somewhere in between, time was found to record a new album. "Fewer Things" features guitar and production input from Andrew Hardin and is Katy's first studio album since 2001. One question remains: what took ya so long, Katy?
Through most of her career, Katy has captured the hearts of her fans with only her guitar and voice delicately combined to devastating effect. Not much has changed on this album although production and musical companionship from the always impeccable Andrew Hardin only heightens the quality of this release.
Katy's terrific songwriting relationship with Tom Russell bears fruit once again with "Trainwreck" and "Whistlin' In The Dark" continuing that delightful bond. Elsewhere, Katy dusts down the songs of John Hiatt ("Midwester") and Jeff Rymes ("Lefty's Last Ride", "Truth About You"). Every song on the album seems there for a reason. And there we have it. Katy doesn't release albums for the sake of it. Good things come to those who…you get my point.
Katy's voicebox would seem to have similar attributes to those of a fine red wine. Time only seems to overstress the warmth and fullness of her gentle tones with the listener reclining into a state of comfort and ease. And there's no hangover come the morning. Katy's utter passion and gift for music emanates freely from "Fewer Things". With a little help from her friends, Katy once again shows herself to be one of the true greats of the American country sound.