Songs on classical guitar are generally called “pieces.” I guess the term “songs” is below the classical guitar. Anyway, the pieces, and songs, on the disc were all written by Allan Greenwood, who also plays guitar and keyboard on the disc as well as handling production duties. Pat Illingsworth plays drums and percussion and the legendary Danny Thompson adds upright bass.
The disc opens with a haunting acoustic “piece,” “Shapes in the Sand,” which leads into one of the highlights of the CD, “Happen Twice,” a beautiful catchy gem of a song that showcases the zest Kit brings. the CD is worth it for this song alone. Kit’s guitar prowess is evident on the solo acoustic numbers “My Sweet Blues,” “Before You Came,” and the title track “Catch the Echo.” Listening to this piece you’d swear there are multiple players while in reality it is just Kit and her guitar. Apparently this piece is a very popular one in her live shows.

“Said and Done” is another catchy pop relationship tune “about the things we should have done if we were gonna make it.” “Thinking About You” is really the only track that really justifies me reviewing this on an Americana website, but barely (it has guitars and drums!) This is a great collection of songs (and pieces!) performed with a great deal of energy and emotion. It took a few listens to get used to Kit’s voice, but I grew to really appreciate her hushed sultry voice. If you would like something truly different, or perhaps are a fan of Leo Kottke then definitely check out Catch the Echo, but I warn you when you see the picture of Kit on the cover, “don’t judge the CD by it’s cover,” judge it by whats inside!
Don Zelazny is a music lover who plays dentist by day.  He "listens" with his two young children, and wife Michelle in Michigan.

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