Its quite a feat when an artist manages to become a genre unto themselves. Yet over the course of 16 years, and an even more impressive 19 albums, punky folkateer
Ani Difranco has managed to do just that
all while successfully casting a Molotov cocktail in the general direction of the corporate music industry. For her savvy business approach, restless tour schedule, and oh yeah
that instantly recognizable confessional song craft
Difranco has enjoyed a career inspiring the masses who religiously flock to see her.
And yet, its hard to believe she has gone all these years without a career spanning, retrospective collection of tunes. While 1996s live
Living in Clip came close, its been 11 years since the release. So after having her first child back in January, Ani went to work hand-picking songs, and even re-recording 5 classics, to represent the enormous body of work she has accumulated over the years. The result of that work is
Canon (
Rightous Babe); a 2 CD set featuring three dozen songs that allow new fans to "dip their toes in this vast pool, while giving loyal fans a new way to revisit". -
David Pitz
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MP3: Ani Difranco:: Both Hands Canon
Video: Ani Difranco:: Both Hands Canon
Album Stream: Ani Difranco:: Canon
