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Excellent alternative to the usual stuff heard on commercial radio stations. Britt's vocals are a combination of sultry Torch Singer and Pop Diva. The lyrics not only tell a story, they convey the honesty and personal investment of the authors. The composition showcases a very talented musician in Luke, so subtle that it is almost possible to treat the arrangement as background. Overall I think that Britt's voice, if ever given widespread exposure, could very well launch her into the company of such modern Chanteuses as Natalie Merchant, Christina Aguilera, and Sarah McLachlan.

This six-track EP is great for a rainy day. Britt Warner’s voice reminds me of Alannah Myles on leadoff track “You Know You Can.” The sound is very stripped down and basic rock ‘n’ roll. The next track is “Elevator Eyes.” It is faster but still solid rock. They remind me of Picnic here. “Feel Alive Go Numb” is slower and has Led Zeppelin-inspired guitar. And here Warner sounds like Paula Cole. Luckily it does not feel too slick, which can often be expected with such comparisons. “Slow Down” is a midtempo song, whose accompaniment reminds me of Red Hot Chili Peppers. Sometimes music sounds like nothing. These guys sound like a lot of things. “This Is It” is another midtempo song. It’s a little better in the muggy afternoon sun with a nice glass of iced tea. Something seems to be missing here, as in maybe it’s too stripped down. Some sort of glue is needed to connected the guitar with the rest of the song. “Belong Together” finishes it up, and it reminds me of Poe. Johnny would never have been angry if this Jezebel from hell were singing to him. This entry was posted on May 3, 2009 at 3:48 pm and is filed under KSCU. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0 feed. You can leave a response or trackback from your own site. http://joelshitshow.com