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So I had some trepidation when I listened to Small Source Of Comfort for the first time. I was happy to hear that Bruce is back creating some of the great music that we have come to expect over the last 4 decades. Bruce opens up with the catchiest tune on the cd "Iris Of The World" - an infectious song that has some great Bruce wordplay. It is a unique Bruce travelogue, a modern day "How I Spent My Fall Vacation". 

Next is "Call Me Rose", the single from SSOC. The song, if you can believe it, is written from the viewpoint of Richard Nixon who has been reincarnated in the body of a single mother living in the projects. From the description I pictured a novelty track that I would probably listen to a few times and have no desire to put on again. I find myself really liking this song. Bruce captures a feeling of resignation and perhaps even a chance at redemption (maybe Richard Nixon wishes this song was true). That's the other thing I like about this cd. Bruce seemingly has laid aside the anger that in my opinion marred some of the songs on the last 2 cd's. Not to say he doesn't address some issues here; It is not an album that ignores the state of the world. He just seems to be a little bit more at peace with himself. 

I won't go into each track but the overall feel of the album is acoustic, yet often rhythmic. The songs stand up to repeated listening. Bruce's voice, one of his greatest gifts, is beautiful - deep and resonant. And the lyrics are often beautiful. The production goes well with the material unlike the overproduced Life Short Call Now. 

Bruce Cockburn - 01 - The Iris of the World.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 02 - Call Me Rose.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 03 - Bohemian 3-Step.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 04 - Radiance.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 05 - Five Fifty-One.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 06 - Driving Away.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 07 - Lois on the Autobahn.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 08 - Boundless.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 09 - Called Me Back.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 10 - Comets of Kandahar.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 11 - Each One Lost.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 12 - Parnassus and Fog.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 13 - Ancestors.flac
Bruce Cockburn - 14 - Gifts.flac