Cat Power's first full-length album,
Dear Sir, spotlights
Chan Marshall's demanding but rewarding songwriting. Her distinctive blend of blues, country, folk and punk creates songs like the dark, noisy "Itchyhead" and "Rockets," which mixes tension and hope, and tops it with
Marshall's earnest, expressive vocals. Though the album needs the listener's complete attention,
Dear Sir more than keeps it with nine of
Marshall's searching meditations on life. ~ Heather Phares, All Music Guide