Music of the 2000's: Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins

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Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins - Rabbit Fur Coat (2006)

This will be the first of many appearances by Jenny Lewis on this decade's recap of music. Lewis' first solo album was quite the success, popping up on most best of lists for '06. This album not only raised Lewis' profile and musical standing but it also pushed Rilo Kiley to the top of the indie stratosphere and ever closer to cross-over success.

With Rabbit Fur Coat, Lewis was able to step far enough outside of the the Rilo Kiley framework to make a name for herself while not alienating fans of Rilo Kiley or inhibiting their future success. That's not an easy line to walk.

The album was a fantastic listen cover to cover with high-points throughout. Best known songs from the album include, "Rise Up With Fists!" and "You Are What You Love".

A turning point in career and in genre, this is defiantly one of the need-to-own albums of the decade.

Recommended if you like:
Neko Case, Rilo Kiley, Sam Phillips, Amiee Mann