"Perhaps Pittsburgh's proximity to Appalachia explains the burr and sob in Leslie Smith's soaring soprano, as well as the lonesome, wild streak in her vivid, precision-lathed lyrics." - Billboard Magazine Produced by Darleen Wilson, These Things Wrapped was voted one of the top 10 recordings of 1995 by internet folkies. Leslie Smith renders elemental passions with exquisite artistry. Much of her subject matter concerns families. From the bluegrass flavored "Northern Cross" to the joyous "Scotland" (augmented by the fiddle of Johnny Cunningham) to the emotionally devastating "Boat in a Bottle," Leslie Smith proves herself a writer and singer of rare intensity and risk. ". . .one of the strongest debuts by a singer-songwriter you are likely to come across. All the elements are there: a strong and clear voice, excellent and appropriate instrumental work, and, most importantly, and most rare, one powerful and provocative song after another. a remarkably inspiring collection." - Bob McWilliams, Flint Hills Extra the young boys on the streets their jeans all patched and worn Scuffed bootheels clicking like some human thunderstorm Prepared to take her heart over the borderline Prepare to answer in perfect time - The prayers of Genevieve "Northern Cross" was recorded by Richard Shindell, Dar Williams and Lucy Kaplansky (Cry, Cry, Cry). Buddy Miller ran across a copy of this and invited Leslie to open for him and Julie in Pittsburgh, stating, "we should be opening for her." A Waterbug best-seller although the artist does not tour.