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-ContemporaryJONATHAN WILSON
Gentle Spirit
XIU XIU
Angel Guts: Red Classroom
KEVIN DREW
Darlings
DEER TICK
The Black Dirt Sessions
Nathan Kalish and The Wildfire
Waterbirds
THE BURNING OF ROME
(Selections from the forthcoming album) With Us
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