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If the Indigo Girls decided to adopt a child and raise it with Natalie Merchant, what they would get is Robin Greenspan. Her debut CD is both melodic and tough, and pays homage to everything from her sexuality to Janis Joplin.

"What I wanted to do with this album was to tell the truth about real life the way I see it, through tangible images and experiences, rather than recycled cliches," says Greenspan. "I believe if you tell the truth in art, people will recognize themselves and be liberated by it."

Music is not the only art of interest to Greenspan. She has appeared as a stand-up comic on Comedy Central's Out There in Hollywood and Showtime's In Through the Out Door.

very distracting. In "I'm Not Through," Lacie Harmon adds some vocals that belong on Deep Space Nine, not a lesbian CD. Cahan could definitely benefit from putting the phrase "Less is more" on a Post-It next to his keyboard.

But for a debut, this is a great recording. Greenspan's lyrics are original, catchy and thought provoking. Her symbolism is subtle but right on. Examples of this can be heard in "Weird Love," "October" and "Comfort," which is a tribute to Janis Joplin Measly Little Me" is an inspiring look at self-

Robin Greenspan

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She is also no stranger to music. At one time she was the lead singer and songwriter for the band Arms Akimbo.

It's too bad she was without a band for this venture, as the electronic mixing of Andy Cahan often fails to blend with the themes of the songs. Some of the techno sounds are

motivation and empowerment. There's also a jazzy track entitled "Psychic Power Shack."

Greenspan has a powerful voice, with a definite sincerity. You can hear the enjoyment she gets out of singing her lyrics. But again, less is more. Her prerecorded harmonies overpower the lead vocal tracks in

many instances, including "Measly Little Me." You can't see the forest for the techno trees.

But all in all you'll enjoy the creative sound and innovative, witty lyrics of this debut offering. It's an easy listen. Pop it in to keep you company on your holiday road trip this season.

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