You’ll find comfort in SASAMI’s universal messages, joy in Sundara Karma’s exuberant classic rock, and innovation in Silvia Pérez Cruz’s rendition of an old classic.
Despite vocal embellishments from the likes of Vashti Bunyan and Hope Sandoval, this reimagining of Bobbie Gentry’s 1968 album fails to replicate the original’s best characteristics, but still presents an intriguing second look at a forgotten gem.