check out this review of my new album in the Noise, Boston.
SARAH BLACKER
Rumble Bee Records
The Only Way Out Is Through
11-song CD
I like Sarah’s disc; she certainly takes you on a ride. I admit the first track with the kinda goofy mandolin made me think of some ephemeral country folk pop riff-raff. Her voice, though is fabulous (please tell me there’s no pitch correction here Sarah, PLEASE). I started hearing a Natalie Merchant-type timbre… and yes, though a down-in-the-mud-rocker resides in my soul, I really enjoy these lighter shades. Another complimentary aside to Sarah’s voice, I might mention Dolores O’Riordan. I like the fact that Sarah is a music therapist, it’s extremely cool. Finally the world is waking up and realizing that music is not just a flagrant plastic commercial throwaway. I’m sure study of music as therapy certainly alludes to the elusive quality of quality, to tongue tie a phrase for you. That nonsense being said, Sarah has produced a quality work with a great understanding of what it takes to deliver a musical message. (Mike Loce)
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