Nanci Griffith Album: “Late Night Grande Hotel”

Nanci is one of my favorites. Her talant is unquestioned but whoever produced this album missed the mark by a huge margin. I think that the reverse gated snare drum is second in the mix only to her voice. It sounds like the producer was trying to go pop country with this album. I hate it. And I really like Nanci. The songs are great but unless you want to hear Nanci play with a bad rock n roll band avoid this one.

Of all Nanci's CD's (and I own them all), this has to be one of the best. It is classic Nanci, with some very pretty, catchy

tunes done only as Nanci could do them. If you are looking for one of Nanci's older CD's because you like her newer ones, this is a buy for you. You won't be disappointed.

Tired of listening to the dry songs Nanci turned to in the 90's? well here's a refreshing return to the wonderful folkabilly that was her hallmark.It's Morning Here, Hometown Streets, Heaven,The Sun and One Blade Shy of A Sharp Edge, are my favorites! And if you love the old Nanci,trust me!These songs are a PLUS! You will play this album over and over. I especially love the opening for It's Morning Here!If you LOVED the MCA years, you will LOVE this one.

"Late Night Grande Hotel" is the first Nanci Griffith CD I bought, and it is still one of my favorites. It is one of those CDs you can put in your car and listen to over and over and over and over again before you notice you've been listening to the same CD day after day for 2 months. The title track is the best on the album and a Griffith classic, but it isn't alone: "Late Night Grande Hotel" is one good track after another.

Late Night Grande Hotel is simply the best of Nanci. I love it and have not grown tired of it. The title song especially is hauntingly beautiful. However, every song on this CD is a masterpiece. She'll make you laugh, cry, sigh and heal your heart. Bless you Nanci for your lovely reflections in song.