GINA SICILIA

IT WASN'T REAL

2013-05-07

Gina's earthy smoky vocals breathe life into every track on this disc that blends blues, jazz and roots to make one of 2013's most compelling releases. The CD begins with the title track "It Wasn't Real" a story of betrayal that draws you in on the first sound of her voice. "Don't cry Baby" is an Etta James classic & Gina would make this late great happy with her take on this track. "Walkin' Along The Avenue" is a laid back jazz track and shows the bands & Gina's versatility. On "City By The Water" & "Write A Little Song With You" Gina captures a little of the sound and feeling that was found on KD Lang's "Ingénue" release. Gina ends this disc with the country blues sounds of "Walkin' Shoes" where she sings about having a long way to go. In my books, Gina has already reached the top with this fine release. Reviewed By: Gregg Saur

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Blues

  • reviewed 03/2014

    LITTLE MIKE AND THE TORNADOES
    Forgive Me

  • reviewed 11/2014

    Erin Harpe & The Delta Swingers
    Love Whip Blues

  • reviewed 05/2008

    EDDIE "THE CHIEF" CLEARWATER
    WEST SIDE STRUT

  • reviewed 02/2014

    DAMON FOWLER
    SOUNDS OF HOME

  • reviewed 08/2017

    Jimmy Lumpkin & The Revival
    Home

  • reviewed 04/2018

    NICK MOSS BAND FEATURING DENNIS GRUENLING
    THE HIGH COST OF LOW LIVING

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.