Description:
The first new release in 10 years from one of the early anti-folkies. Beloved Stranger could be called her most political album; its foot-stomping "When Did Jesus Become a Republican" certainly qualifies it as political, if not partisan CD. But there are aspects to the album which are also both personal and universal. "Forty Cent Raise"is about trying to support a family with a low paying job. Joining her on the song is John Doe, who makes several guest appearances on the album along with Lenny Kaye, Dave Alvin and Peter Case. (Populuxe Records)
