The debut spoken word CD of the internationally acclaimed folk poet and spoken word artist par excellence. Winner of the 1998 national slam poetry competition, and a triple nominee for the 2002 Outmusic Awards. She is also really good. And funny. And serious. And smart. One part peace vigil, one part protest rally, and one part joyful, raucous concert.
With some exquisite musical backing from Catie Curtis, Pamela Means, Larry Campbell, and Chris Pureka. As close as you're going to get (again, and again, and again) to her incredible live performances.
Much as the late Bill Hicks did on his studio CDs, Olson weaves her performance in, and around, and over, some lush musical soundscapes. "Alix Olson is a red-hot, fire-bellied, feminismo-spewin volcano. Listen to her now!" [Alsion Bechdel, cartoonist, and creator of 'Dykes To Watch Out For'.] "Alix brought me to my feet. she is an ingenious poet, a b rilliant performer, a funny person and serious thinker. She is, quite simply, extraordinary." [Howard Zinn]
Track Listing:
1. eve‚s mouth
2. daughter
3. cute for a girl
4. built like that
5. deadbeat daddy
6. america‚s on sale
7. checking my pulse
8. subtle sister
9. the compliment
10. dear mr. president
11. warriors
12. myth
13. sticks
14. hit it girls
15. armpit hair (mammally factual)
16. witches
17. picnic table
18. popcorn and laughter
19. gender fame
20. criminal
21. cunt cuntry
22. i believe
