Minnie Driver

There’s an intriguing duality to Minnie Driver’s sophomore release, Seastories, that can be traced directly to its geography: some tracks were recorded in New York with Ryan Adams and his group the Cardinals, while others were laid down in Los Angeles with the award-winning actress-musician’s backing band. The result is a compelling album that builds on the strengths of Driver’s acclaimed debut, Everything I’ve Got in My Pocket (Zoë/Rounder), while taking the singer-songwriter in refreshing new directions.