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-ContemporaryKRISTIN HERSCH
Learn To Sing Like A Star
SCATTERED TREES
Sympathy
Various Artists
Enjoy Every Sandwich: The Songs of Warren Zevon
El Perro Del Mar
From The Valley To The Stars
THE BIRD AND THE BEE
Ray Guns Are Not Just the Future
ANDERS OSBORNE
COMING DOWN
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