Can one be too hip? Or two hipped? Tell me, tell me if you think you know. One thing is for sure, Marcia V will hip check you into the boards with her latest album, What Is Too Hip, a gumbo of tasty 'Haven-style blues, 60/70s Westie punk and sassy pop. The title track attacks you with V's signature screeching vocals and doesn't let up for five numbing minutes. I think it's a test: are you indeed hip enough. I almost wasn't, but what doesn't kill you, makes you stronger. I was on life support. But, miraculously, I was 'saved' by the total unexpected sweetness of former Westie Punk Gussy P's slide sitar guest solo on '99', a heart-felt gospel tribute to compatriot Steve the Bod. Vinnie V (no relation), Marcia's long-time collaborator, lyricist and oboist, gets a rare turn at lead vocals on the countrified ditty New Sheriff In Town (an ode to Johnny E). Next, MV stuns the senses once more with the strangest version of I Am the Walrus that I've ever heard, but I guess I'm too terrified not to like it. Too unhip, perhaps? It's out August 10. I dare you!
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Edie Beale, one of my role models-good choice for cover shot. Thanks for the glowing review of our new release-confirms our belief that we have found our encore careers. And who knew you were a Laura Nyro fan-also one of my favorites. Hope Reet is doing well and that we can all get together soon for some chow and music-Marcia V
p.s. Are you sure you're a CPA???????????
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