The Hardest Part - Allison Moorer

It's hard not to sound glib or patronising when one says that Alison Moorer could learn a few lessons from her older sister, Shelby Lynne. You see, Shelby made a whole bunch of records not unlike this, Alison's second, before finally breaking out of the constraints created for her by the country music establishment and releasing her soul-influenced gem "I Am Shelby Lynne". Alison, like Shelby, has a great voice (though perhaps not as great) but it's the musical accompaniment that causes the problem. Only Buddy Miller's playing on "The Best That I Can Do" shines through; otherwise it's business as usual, with bland sounds and ...  Read the complete review