Artist: Alice Stuart
Title: 'Can't Find No Heaven'
Rating: Good Label: Burnside
Purists beware!Portland based Burnside Records is rapidly developing a reputation of very credible music releases with a strong representation of Pacific Northwest artists. Among this growing clan of credible releases is a new album by former Frank Zappa & the Mothers of Invention member Alice Stuart. Stuart's rootsy based approach began in the early '60's as an opening act for folk and blues luminaries such as Mississippi John Hurt, Doc Watson, Phil Ochs, Jack Elliot, Muddy Waters, and Doug Kershaw
During her less than prolific career, Stuart has recorded her rambling blues style with the upper crust of blues-roots labels including Arhoolie, Fantasy, and now Burnside. With the endorsement from the Northwest's greatest music mogul Terry Currier - it appears that Stuarts career is coming back strong after a ten-plus year break. Produced by the well respected guitar man Terry Robb, Stuart's album is a heartfelt mix of revived acoustic blues based songs with a tasty touch of folky feel. Purists are fated to adore this record. Stuart's vocals are torn and frayed with the strand of weakness that endears the listener.
Described by Rolling Stone magazine as, "a major talent... her lyrics are evocative...", "Can't Find No Heaven" includes guest appearances by Evidence Records harp player Paul DeLay.
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