Jessie
Grace – My World Is Cold (Maltbarn Recordings)
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rock singer songwriter release her new EP.
The
incredible sound of the amazing Superhand emanates throughout this stunning
EP. Jessie Grace, some-time associuate of
the act that brought you the often unbelievable American Teeth album is giving
her 2013 EP another shot, and quite rightly so.
How
things like this remain uncovered and potentially lost is not only a shame but a
near crime. The production skills of
Mike Mason, one time member of Swallow, are near revolutionary as the EP stamps
its mark from the very first note.
That
very first note comes in the shape of a chunking guitar which is soon joined by
drums and a bass heavy backing which also contains a little Country finger-plucking
and occasional keyboards. The track
never fails to surprise as its direction seems to change several times whilst
maintaining a constant connection.
Jessie’s vocals are momentous, powerful and direct, bellowing over a
near classic rock metal track with enough pop influence to make it unexpectedly
accessible.
Track
two, He Spins calms slightly. A piano
grounded piece with strings and a mellower Grace is again commercial enough to
break into the mainstream without difficulty.
The underpinning pattern being one of an alternative path that this mini
collection continues to walk down. He
Spins Outro is as it suggests a short revisit in classically instrumental form
over just less than a couple of minutes providing an orchestral breather.
The
pace seems to remain serene for the start of Indifference, but don’t be fooled
as it slowly builds into another barrage of rock with Jessie’s voice nothing
short of stunning. The story within the
lyrics unfolds and the intensity increases.
EP
closer Polished Off concentrates on just voice, piano and strings as a quite lovely ending to a quite enthralling
collection which, given the current success of Superhand deserves to propel
Jessie further into the spotlight.
Links
Malt Barn Recordings
Jessie Grace on Twitter
Jessie Grace on Facebook
Superhand on hiapop Blog
Published on Louder Than War 3/09/15 - here
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