Article: A wistful, dazzling CD about dreams; Art, life, musicians explored in album.(TIME OUT)

Byline: Scott McLennan

By the time Dennis Brennan reaches the conclusion of his brilliant new album "Engagement," a mournful performance of Charlie Rich's "Feel Like Going Home," there is nothing left on the table. Joy, sorrow, resignation, humor, sadness and remorse have been wrung clean from a batch of songs that affirms Brennan's place as one of Boston's great songwriters and performers.

In the 6-1/2 years since Brennan last released an album, he has seemingly dug all the deeper into his craft, redefining his well-established "roots rock" credentials into something even more poetic, moving and unique to him. The elements of rock, country and soul ...

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