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"The title track of Sarah Hays’ solo debut Water seems a bit prophetic right now: “Water, where's the water / Flooding in the lowlands / And dry up on the hill...” But instead of approaching looming environmental disaster with literal or preachy lyrics, she employs subtle imagery to make her point: “We thought it was lovely when the sun was beating down / But I can hear that bunny scratching at the ground.” Other standouts include the piano-poppy “Drop Me a Line,” the banjo stomper “Tricky” and the mournful “Anyhow,” which bathes Hays’ airy, angelic voice in a Lanois-esque fog of echoey baritone guitar and vibraphone. The disc was produced by Ken Coomer (former drummer for Uncle Tupelo and Wilco), and his spacious, rootsy arrangements spotlight Hays’ vocals without overwhelming them."

- Jack Silverman, Nashville Scene Critic's Pick, June 2008