Ferron: Turning into Beautiful

Ferron Turning into Beautiful Fair and Loving

Good things come to those who wait. I would've waited 20 years for this album but fortunately for you and I, it's only been 10. Ferron released other albums in that time but this is her first studio release in a long while.

Ferron's been compared to Dylan, but really, her style is much different and in a class all her own. It's just that when an artist is this good we reviewers stumble when it come to comparisons. We just choose someone else who's an amazing talent and hope that the readers get it.

Ferron's band provides a subtle and well played background for this set of exquisite songs. From the fluid bass of D.B. Benedictson to the sweet pedal steel of Ron Halldorson to the just-right background vocals of Chris Webster, they frame Ferron's songs wonderfully. And, oh, those songs. Her metaphors and images paint an emotional picture without telling us how to feel. While there's a sadness to many of her songs, there's always that element of introspection that gives us hope. The title cut is an affirmation of all that is good. In "More Than That" she sings, "I feel so happy to be back." We're happy you're back, too. Highly recommended.

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