This is definitely a MUST for any Ani fan, or for those who want to indoctrinate themselves...It's visceral, immediate, pure Ani, and it's amazing from beginning to end...It's songs stand on their own, but together in an album they are pure magic. In my opinion the first standout is 'Buildings and Bridges' - you can't not stop and take notice of this song in which she draws parallels on the necessity of one's ability to shift, grow, change, and ultimately accept life, by comparing it to the necessity of the built environment (a human creation) to bear the shifting tides of the earth. The thoughtful observation, pure emotion and truth of what she is saying creates a song with magnitude and breadth. 'Falling is Like This' is gorgeous. 'You Had Time' is so quintessential Ani - haunting, sad, layered, a foreshadow of the great artist she has, and continues to become. Don't miss it.

This album is duly titled, to me, because it leaves all of Ani's other albums "out of range". Every song leads you through a gate, hand held-led by Ani's extremely visual lyrics, to a new world where you either feel the heart-aches or wondermant of being a being of this earth. After listening to all of Ani's albums I return to this album again and again due to it's extremely poignant lyrics. If I could recommend any Ani cd to a new listener this, without a doubt, would be the one!

This CD is undoubtedly one of the best CDs I have ever heard. It is amazing how this one woman can create such a thoughtful, beautiful record. I love all of her Cds, but I feel that if you are investigating buying your first Ani CD, this is the one to buy!!

Ani Difranco became one of our greatest living musicians with this album. Her ability to show every side of relationships, especially the disappointing side, is revealed in one beautiful meditation after another. It is those soft folk songs that make the album so moving: "Hell Yeah", "Overlap", "You Had Time", and "Falling Is Like This". The uptempo songs are fun, if slightly annoying ("Face Up And Sing"). And finally, Ani synthesizes her societal concerns and personal angst perfectly in the title track. There are a few cranky throwaways ("The Diner", "If He Tries Anything") but "Out Of Range" is an absolute classic.

Out of Range is definitely one of my favorite studio recordings of ani. I love them all, but it probably gets the most play. It is amazing. I can listen to the cd over and over and still do not get bored with it.

The title song is played so powerfully; buildings and bridges...aahh, just great, could listen to it forever; not to mention beautiful songs on this album such as you had time and overlap. But seriously, i can't imagine my cd collection without this - something would be sorely missing.

I HIGHLY recommend this cd to ANY music lover; it's wonderful!