Accompanied only by her acoustic guitar, Katy Moffatt's vocals bear a resemblance to fellow country artist Janie Fricke, sharing a worn timbre that occasionally shimmers throughout Up Close and Personal. Recorded live in the fall of 2002 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Moffatt runs the gamut of her well known songs and throws in some noteworthy covers from mostly more roots-Americana artists (such as Holly Near, Bonnie Raitt) to more traditional stuff (such as Jimmie Rodgers and Eddy Arnold). Moffatt breathes life into each note making sure they resonate with a cadence that is warm, clear and personal.

Many of the songs were penned by Moffatt and Tom Russell. The conversational nature of these songs reveals earnest pleas for intimacy and are deftly captured by Moffatt. ~ Full Review at Blog Critics

Track Listing :

• Amelia's Railroad Flat
• This Heart Stops For Railway Crosses
• My Man's Been Laid Off
• Further
• Texas Rangers
• Me And My Uncle
• Walkin' On The Moon
• Can't Help Lovin' That Man Of Mine
• Ruin This Romance
• Dance Me Outside
• Papacita (Mama Rita)
• Crazy Dangerous And Blue
• Never Be Alone Again
• Hallie Lonigan
• You Don't Know Me
• Love Me Like A Man

More information about Katy Moffatt can be found at the Katy Moffatt website