If you're a true IG fan, you know that this is the most unappreciated collection of songs ever put together. Alternating between Amy's intense and primal vocals and Emily's sweet sounding melodies, "Nomads" has it all. It's an album to be listened to in its entirety, like "Being There" by Wilco or like "Southern Harmony and Musical Companion" by the Black Crowes...a unit that exceeds its individual parts when you look at it as a whole. "Watershed", "World Falls", "Pushing the Needle Too Far", "Welcome Me", "Hand Me Downs"... in a better world, these would be radio singles, not just obscurities for die hard fans... This album is pure poetry and if you don't believe it, just take out the liner notes and read for yourself...

Passionate lyrics and clear, sweet harmonies. The Indigo Girls combine wistful vignettes ("Watershed") and soulful ballads ("The Girl with the Weight of the World in her Hands") with raw, angry anthems ("Digging the Needle Too Far"). I would say that Nomads, Indians, and Saints, after the album Rites of Passage, does the best in balancing all three elements.

Great upbeat song: "Hammer and a Nail". Sweet, melodic song: "Southland in the Springtime." Overall, this is an *amazing* album. By this point in their career, the Indigo Girls have perfected their characteristic harmonies. They are writing expressive, musically interesting songs. The album also has several guest artists singing backup, including Mary Chapin Carpenter and Michelle Malone.

From the opening note of "Hammer and Nail" to the closing notes of "The Girl With The Weight Of The World In Her Hands" this is Indigo Girls at their finest. Of all their albums, this one is my favorite and constantly makes it back into the CD player rotation. I have the original version so I don't know what difference the bonus tracks would make on the remastered version. Having seen the Indigo Girls live twice now, I feel very priviledged to have experienced them live. This album struck a chord in me and many of my friends the year of it's release. We lived it, loved it, and paid homage to the "Girls" many times. It is hard to have a favorite. The Indigo Girls continue to amaze me with each release. But, I would recommend this one be the first one you add to your collection. "Nomads Indians Saints" is a finely crafted pop/rock/folk collection of art that you can see and feel as well as hear. Each cut paints a lyrical tapestry that makes you feel as if you're there with them as the songs came to them. The harmonies, instrumentation and production on this album are incredible. See, hear, feel, smell, touch, taste, and ENJOY!

I like this..It is so wonderful to hear classic spirit-filled riffs on classic good-sounding acoustic guitars..These songs speak to me, like "Hand Me Downs" talks about how the world should be and talks about the love we have and how we get it..Hey..Friends, dance with me on this.."Hammer and a Nail" is a call to action..And "Watershed" speaks to how to live..Man, I wish I was a hippie chick like this..(See my "RoseMary Curb and Nancy Manahan" review of "Lesbian Nuns"..)"World Falls" asks you to sing along.."Pushing the Needle Too Far" aches with lonliness and Amy Ray is the achey singer.."123" is a hoe down, and "The Girl With the Weight of the World In Her Hands" tells us what we should do..And "Southland In the Springtime" just tells us what we should do AND is pretty..Love, Vanes