Track Listing

1. Holy Ground
2. Bird or the Wing
3. Nomads
4. Tenderly With You
5. Love Letter
6. Yes of Yes
7. Wisdom Is Watching
8. Under Your Skin
9. I'm Not Going to Let You Break My Heart
10. Closer to Home
11. Looking for Something
12. Prelude
13. Distance

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #96345 in Music
• Released on: 2009-11-20
• Number of discs: 1
• Dimensions: .23 pounds

Customer Reviews

One of her best efforts
I've been a fan of Carrie's since I first heard her perform in 1993. One of her first recordings on a national label (Rounder), The Bird or the Wing is classic Carrie Newcomer, packed with intelligent, passionate lyrics and a strong sense of melody. Though I own all of Carrie's recordings (many now) several tracks from this disc are on my personal "best of" compilation CDR, including "Holy Ground" and "Wisdom is watching." Though not outright _excellent_ as her later "My Father's Only Son," (a desert island disc for me), this is still a must have for fans of intelligent singer-songwriters. As a guitarist, I'm also pleased to hear Carrie experiment with new open tunings and production techniques that create a very pleasing mix from her typical small-bodied instruments.

One of the ten best cds in my 500+ collection!
Carrie is a true find. once you've heard one of her cds you'll want them all, but buy this one first. A stunning, unique alto voice, combined with her wise, haunting, sincere and always honest songwriting. Bird or the Wing is a treasure and a pleasure from start to finish. Best tracks: Closer to Home, Yes of Yes, Holy Ground.

Irresistable
I have enjoyed Carrie's music for three years now. She has a way of adding precious touches to everyday events and things. Her music brings forth humor, love, wishes and family.

If you get a chance, go to her live concerts. She truly connects with the audience.