There are 2 songs in this cd in particular that I really adore: "love song" & "doin fine". However, Ellis' rich voice, clever lyrics, and joy in her laughter is really evident in many of her other songs as well. This cd is different to the 1st cd I bought of Ellis' (Break the Spell) in that there are many live recordings.

Ellis is an independent singer/songwriter from Minneapolis, Minnesota. Her latest full-length release, Evidence of Joy, is what every musician tries to come up with. Ellis' stories and experiences come through on every track including George Anne that is about the constant calls for a George Anne that Ellis doesn't know. Ellis' love of singing and her talent are clearly evident on this disk. Don't miss out! Buy this and every other CD by Ellis! You'll put them on play and never stop enjoying it!

Evidence of Joy is an amazing mixture of laughter, love, audience yells, and frankly, joy. If you are an ellis-aholic, you will love hearing the old favorites, along with some that you may not have heard in concert. Or maybe you can use it to tide yourself over until she hits your town again. If you are new to Ellis, or to indie-folk music in general (as I was when I first heard her), this album is definately the perfect place to start. But Buyer Beware - ONCE YOU START LISTENING TO ELLIS, YOU WON'T BE ABLE TO STOP!!!

Evidence Of Joy, the latest album created by the talented singer, song writer, musician Ellis is a collection of uplifting music. As the fifth solo release, this album shows the experience and the character of a seasoned artist.

The songs on this album range from seriously passionate to outright humorous. It is an eclectic blend of songs that you may have heard along a tour, and songs new to Ellis fans.

For new and old fans alike, this CD is an incredible sample of "live ellis music". It illustrates her rapport with audience and why fans are inspired by her stage presence. With a total of 4 previously unreleased songs, it's not a typical live album...with the raw bonus track, she doesn't hold anything back...she writes from the heart, lives to share her music, and it shows.