2012-05-29
Montreal-based singer Kristen Bussandri writes and plays country-rock that some say is reminiscent of the early string of Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt records of the '70s--before Linda went more pop and Bonnie disappeared for a time (and gratefully returned triumphant). She's listed as one of the five Canadian singers "poised to break it big" in 2012. Whether she does or she doesn't, there are five good songs here, particularly the lead-off ("Pebble"), the bluesy "If You Don't Love Me" and the title track. We at WYCE like to help talented artists like this emerge and there's every reason to extend the kindness north of the border. Michael J. 05/12 R-Contemporary
NEKO CASE
Live from Austin TX
Hippo Campus
Bashful Creatures - EP
DIANE BIRCH
The Velveteen Age
THE SOUL OF JOHN BLACK
The Good Girl Blues
ALPHA REV
Bloom
SHANNON WHITWORTH & BARRETT SMITH
Bring It On Home
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