Late night, coffee-shop folk turned into rock with ambiance, Polk can at times be unsettling, remaining majestic the rest of the time. Askew, with the help of friends, creates a vibrant, if not modest album, one that has all the songwriting prowess and indie-rock flavor of some of the hottest bands, with twice the energy and creativeness. Though, it isn't Tracker's style to brag, and the songs, with their low-key presentation, prefer it this way. I'll give this an A.

Tracker: Blankets

Tracy Nelson: Live From Cell Block D

[Issue Fifty-Four // November 2002]