ITEM OVERVIEW
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. Herein you'll find 22 tracks, including "Cute For A Girl," "America's On Sale," "Dear Mr. President," "Gender Game," "Cunt Cuntry," and "I Believe." 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!" —Alison Bechdel, cartoonist and creator of Dykes To Watch Out For
"Alix brought me to my feet. She is an ingenious poet, a brilliant performer, a funny person and serious thinker. She is, quite simply, extraordinary." —Howard Zinn
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