Michael Knott is an open book as always. Here he reveals pains and anguish in beautiful acoustic songs as he teams up with Andy Prickett, Noah Riemer, and Bethany Spransy on Hearts of Care. For some people to be this honest and open would be detrimental to their career, but Michael does this time and again, never giving up on his heart. This is the best thing to happen to music, by Knott, since This is the Healing was released over ten years ago. Leading track "Detox Radio Station" is Michael's memoir of the nights that followed the death of friend Gene Eugene.
Editors' ratings — Doug 3/5, Lonny 3.5/5
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The Phantom Tollbooth 2003Reviewed by Trae Cadenhead2002 was a busy year for Michael Knott. He did a limited release of the rock album Comatose Soul and a full release of the acoustic project Hearts of Care on Northern Records. This is a very different album from Comatose Soul. Noah and Beth Riemer of Ticklepenny Corner provide help on additional guitar, harmonica, violin, and background vocals. The sound is very earthy and acoustic. As anyone who…Similar sounding releases
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