Kelly Willis

Kelly Willis made a striking impression on her first three albums; What I Deserve is even
better. Gone are the attempts at country radio hits and the forced sprightliness. Just listen
to the nuances -- the slurred notes, the yodels and cracks in the voice -- in her reading of
the title track, a classically finessed country vocal. Ruminative and emotionally acute,
What I Deserve boasts tailor-made arrangements, from the organ and mandolin th... More >

Still has that enormous voice. Still has big-time man problems. Still tries too hard to feel. Will never reveal how scared she is inside. Will never sweep all before her. Still tries to do the right thing. Still sounds better the closer you listen. Still has that enormous voice. (Grade: B+)