Kat Eggleston and Kate MacLeod's newest CD, "Lost and Found," was not quite ready for distribution when the duo appeared in the Chicago area last February. Too bad, because their minions of local fans could have been enjoying this triumphant effort a lot earlier. Never mind, it's here, and available, and worth the wait.
We all know that Kat and Kate have very high standards, in their own musicianship, writing, vocals, and choice of repertoire. This newest CD proves that all over again. Performers on the CD are Kat and Kate, and that's it. Like a live performance. Not even a dulcimer. They don't need a brass section or choral vocal background. We know this, it's not news.
It appears that great care went into the choosing of songs to include on Lost and Found. There are three each of Kat Eggleston songs and Kate MacLeod songs. Five traditionals (let's see, that's 11), one by a local favorite (Andrew Calhoun's "the Living and the Breathing Wind"), one by legend Jean Ritchie ("None but One"), and "Chiquitita," an Abba song. You heard me correctly, a song recorded originally by Abba. The only difference is, Kat and Kate get it right. To wit: Youtube
Quickly becoming one of my favorite Kat Eggleston songs is her "Africa." It tells of her father's daydreaming as a kid, to escape in his mind from depression-era Oklahoma, much like any child might conjure up an imaginary friend, name him/her something like, ohhh, "Muddy" perhaps, to escape from good and wise advice coming from older siblings. Kids do that.
Lost and Found was produced by Kat and Kate, recorded in Texas, partially engineered in Utah, mixed in Washington, mastered in Tennessee, and to be enjoyed by their legion of fans in Illinois. Available from either of their web sites, katEggleston.com, KateMacLeod.com, or Waterbug.com.
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