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Open Heart Stories     reviewed by Rachel Rene Boyd

The title track on Open Heart Stories makes the statement that speaks to the liberation of cross dressers who come out to themselves and their families:

Used to hide my feelings
swept ‘em under the rug
Felt like an old appliance with a faulty plug
You made me come out
no longer felt shame
You were the candle I became you flame

We've all heard songs with cross-dressing themes that are just parodies of existing songs. That's not what Paul Iwancio's CD is all about.

These are all new songs, written by Paul and other members of BSA. In fact, many of the songs do not have cross dressing themes.

The songs cover topics such as hope, acceptance, joy, love, and gender issues.

It's a blend of folk and funk, contrasting sweet ballads with rhythmic smart-hook rockers.

This is just good music.

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