It's a Fine Line4 Out Of 5 Stars
Cliff Eberhardt revisited his past and laid the present bare on his 1999 CD, "Borders." Bending the notes on Dobro and harmonizing with Liz Queler and Seth Farber, Cliff crosses his first border by musing on "Why is The Road So Long?" The trio, along with notable assists from the likes of Lucy Kaplansky and drummer Doug Plavin, anchor "Borders" through it's twisting and turning views on love, loss and life in the hands of fate. Cliff's rich, raspy voice authenticates the emotions as each song travels its route.
What is also striking is how Cliff revisits a song from his 1984 debut. "Your Face" gains a pleading sadness after near 15 years of weathering, and gains from the experience. While it's a new song, the wear of "Wrong Side of The Line," about a Civil War family torn between the land they live on and the country they love, will take a hold of your heart. Given the sparseness of the arrangements, "Borders" has a resonance that stays with you.
Also recommended, his more recent 500 Miles: Blue Rock Sessions and his Doors tribute with James Lee Stanley, All Wood and Doors.
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