Matapedia
by Thom OwensWith Matapedia, Kate & Anna McGarrigle return to their strengths by trimming back the synthesizers and sticking with direct, folky testaments. Occasionally, they augment their songs with worldbeat flourishes, but mainly the album sticks to folky introspection. While their skills have diminished slightly since their stellar debut, they remain evocative, challenging, fresh, and inspirational.