Charlotte Kendrick
I Get Stupid
(Wondermore)
First Appeared in The Music Box, July 2004, Volume 11, #7
Written by T.J. Simon
Fans of Patty Griffin, Nancy Griffith, and Kelly Willis will enjoy I Get
Stupid, the debut album from New York singer-songwriter — and Peace Corps
veteran! — Charlotte Kendrick. Throughout the disc’s nine slightly
country-influenced tracks, Kendrick sings about life and love, accompanied by
her acoustic guitar and sparse instrumentation. She effectively squeezes a lot
of lyrics into her smart songs without ever appearing to be overly wordy. The
best of the batch include First of June and A Little Piece of Me
wherein her smooth voice shines without ever being overbearing. The
concluding track Stare Love in the Face has an awesome violin
accompaniment worth the price of admission. As an added bonus, the album boasts
a mere 36-minute running time, meaning that Kendrick never overstays her
welcome, and, in fact, she leaves her fans wanting more. 
Ratings
1 Star: Pitiful
2 Stars: Listenable
3 Stars: Respectable
4 Stars: Excellent
5 Stars: Can't Live Without It!!
Copyright © 2004 The Music Box