Fresh from her @VansWarpedTour this summer, the Brookyn-based singer-songwriter Meghann Wright has released her first full length album — “Nothin’ Left To Lose” — now out on Blacktop Records.
For fans of blues, Americana and soul, this is not to be missed.
We had a listen:
The disc begins with ‘Black Kiss’ which has raspy vocals that lay near to a neatly strummed acoustic guitar and some clap-along rhythms.
This jazz hearted pop has some fancy Motown fringes…
‘Leavin’ Cleveland’ has almost the same clacking clapperboard beat as the famous “Stand by Me” with those big inflatable bass notes. But that’s where the similarity fades. The vocal is papery yet proud. And the guitars jangle as the drums beat faster and soon the piece reminds you of Stone Cold Sober era Paloma Faith.
There is a fair amount of drama here. This is a solid and powerful performance and a stand-out track.
‘Good Manners’ is softer and less sensational. The lyrical repetition and the breathy tones reminded us of Ellie Goulding. This is gorgeous, although, perhaps, a little too fluffy.
‘Cocaine’ is fast working and engaging. A popular song with a stout heart and an air of insolent defiance and tasty disobedience. But don’t listen to this with your heart… Listen with your brain… Because it’s a song of warning.
‘Left My Heart in Brooklyn’ has a dark mottle and a sadness that pervades all the beauty of that simply strummed accompaniment.
Fortunately, things brighten a bit when the work-day whistle comes in, but this will still leave you with an aching heart and a tight knot in your stomach.
Candid and emotional songs from a sensational singer and master-interpreter of life’s most memorable moments.
Words: @neilmach 2015 ©
Link: https://www.facebook.com/MeghannWrightMusic
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