Review: Jenny Lewis & The Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (or) falafel with hot sauce

Posted on 8 January 2006 | 5 Comments

Filed Under: Album Reviews, Americana

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So last night the wife and I (with our little baby in tow) headed out for an evening of fun with CBT and his wife (and their little one). We talked, watched what the kids did, listened to music, ate some delicious falafel (along with some of my home made hummus), and had an all around great time.

One of the albums that Jacob played for me was Rabbit Fur Coat by Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins. It is fantastic. While I am familiar with Lewis’ work in Rilo Kiley (as well as her career in TV and films), this is a big departure from that. It is a collection of fantastic tunes that showcase Lewis’ strong personal, political, and confessional lyrics and are musically more traditional country than anything Rilo Kiley has done (with the harmonizing of the Watson Twins adding a definite soulful and Gothic element to the songs).

Rabbit Fur Coat will be released January 26th on Connor Oberst’s Team Love imprint and features a great cover of a classic Traveling Wilburys song with guest appearances by none other than Connor Oberst (Bright Eyes), Ben Gibbard (Death Cab), and M. Ward.

MP3 | Jenny Lewis – Rise Up With Fists Rabbit Fur Coat
MP3 | Jenny Lewis – Handle With Care Rabbit Fur Coat