I have Room For Squares and saw John in concert when he toured for that album. I never got around to buying Heavier Things, though.

I have checked out Rachel Yamagatta, but nothing stuck out for me. I have never listened to anything by Charlotte Martin but will check her out sometime soon.

Oh - I am not a big fan of Vanessa in general, but the few songs of hers that I do like ("White Houses," "A Thousand Miles," "Ordinary Day," and, to a lesser extent, "Wanted") I really like. I've only heard a few songs on the new CD, though.

Maybe you were all faster than me
We gave each other up so easily
These silly little wounds will never mend
I feel so far from where I've been