Jayme Kelly Curtis - Mid Life Chrysalis

Listener's Guide to Mid Life Chrysalis by Jayme Kelly Curtis 1) Until it Teaches Me (4:20) - An intense portrait of sexual attraction. A variable time signature sets the tone for this spooky rock and roll ballad. 2) Tunisia (4:19) - A traveler inspires fear among her provincial neighbors. Serpentine, Middle Eastern sounding rhythm and drone. 3) Way Station in Purgatory (3:15) - A lilting, Samba-like postcard from an exotic shore lamenting the loss of passion in rhythm. 4) What Would Jed Do? (3:45)- A whimsical, medium tempo tribute to television sitcoms. 5) Fly Me to the Islands (4:56) - A dreamy wish to fly away to the stress-free life of a later-day Robinson Crusoe. Featuring guitar, ukulele and Hawaiian lap steel. 6) Sleeping With Cats (2:18) - Instrumental. Acoustic and electric guitar evoke the Santos and Johnny classic "Sleepwalk." 7) The English Girl (4:00) - Violin and baritone guitar form a slow waltz to tell the tale of a war bride's journey from innocence to the mean streets of the city. A sad illustration of how the effects of war reach far beyond the battlefield. 8) The Cycle (4:49) - An exquisite, deeply contemplative expression of familial regret featuring guitar, cello and English horn. 9) Losing Lovers to Barleycorn (3:46) - Evocative of an old time Appalachian tune a la Gillian Welch, with a modern twist. Guitar, Dobro, mandolin and tasteful percussion tell the tale of alcoholism's insidious journey through a family. 10) Many Seasons Ago (4:46) - Mystical rock and roll in the tradition of Spirit and early Fleetwood Mac. A flower child looks back at the passionate days of the summer of love, with full trap set drumming and electric guitar. I used to be so wild ... 11) The One They Call Mr. President (3:17) - A bluesy protest song with acoustic guitars and tenor sax. A politician ain't no better than a really bad boyfriend. 12) Start of the 21st Century (3:07) - A chirpy, up tempo look at the state of the world. Straight up, singer/songwriter fare with guitar, violin and vocals.

1) Until It Teaches Me
2) Tunisia
3) Way Station in Purgatory
4) What Would Jed Do?
5) Fly Me to the Islands
6) Sleeping with Cats
7) The English Girls
8) The Cycle
9) Losing Lovers to Barleycorn
10) Many Seasons Ago
11) The One They Call Mr. President
12) Start of the Century