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 A little disappointing, but...
I was really excited when I read about this CD and ordered it, along with another CD about cats: Whiskers in the Jar ([...])
Had I listened to Songs of the Cat first, I probably would have enjoyed it more. But I listened to Whiskers in the Jar first.
If you like Garrison Kiellor, you'll love this CD. If you like operatic/art songs, you'll like this CD. If you like cats, you'll probably like this CD.
I would have to say, though, that I recommend Whiskers in the Jar over Songs of the Cat as being great music (celtic) with great lyrics about cats. It's probably a matter of preferences, though.
 cats are us
This recording is just sheer joy. It is very clever and full of gentle humour. It has some amusing observations about cat behaviour and should be enjoyed by all and sundry, including non-cat lovers. It sits with my classical collection.
 Keillor is a pessimist
G. Keillor has once again proven, in the style of his 'Book of Guys', that American pessimism is alive and well. I liked some of the songs, but too many were inherently sad. I hate sentimental portrayals of cats, but more texts inspired by admiration for cats would have been welcome.
Great Cd
If you like Garrison Keillor, you'll like this CD.
If you like cats, you'll like this CD
If you like Garrison Keillor AND cats, you gotta have this CD.
"Songs of the Cat" Is a Lot of Fun!
This CD is a great tongue-in-cheek re-write of some famous and not-so-famous music, from classical to western and lots in between. The word plays and send-ups are hilarious, with excellent orchestration and voices. von Strade obviously enjoyed herself, and Keillor evinced his usual sincere not-so-straightforward persona. It may not be great music, but it's great fun for folks who love their cats (or other people's) but don't take them too seriously.
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