Product Description As proven by her debut release, Kim Richey's emotionally powerful brand of singer/songwriter artistry draws rave reviews and an intensely loyal following. Produced by Kim's writing partner, Angelo, her 2nd Mercury Nashville album features sterling performances from her touring band and top studio musicians and both Mandy Barnett and Joy Lynn White contributed backing vocals. Initial radio plans include a focus on AAA and Americana formats with the single "I Know" (also serviced to country radio). Amazon.com This sophomore album may suffer slightly in comparison with Richey's stunning, self-titled 1995 debut, but there wasn't much else out there in 1997 that it didn't eclipse. Richey is a stellar songwriter (with several hits by others to her credit) whose own records straddle the rock/country divide, placing her squarely in commercial limbo. But it's our loss that there isn't a niche for songs like the gorgeous "Every River," the insanely catchy "I Know," the subtly '60s-ish "Lonesome Side of Town," and the devastating "My Whole World." Richey's voice is not Nashville's most distinctive, but it communicates a full range of emotions, and she abets it skillfully by double-tracking her own harmonies. The playing, writing, and fascinatingly varied stylistic touches here are a joy to hear; Richey's career merits your undivided attention. --Ken Barnes