Shelby Lynne - Identity Crisis

List Price: $11.94
Our Price: $4.24
You Save: $7.70 (64%)
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Buy Used: from $0.65 (click here)
Category: Music CD
See more new music releases

Music CD Cover

Free Music Notes for Identity Crisis

Free Music Review: Idenity Crisis, face down greatest of '03
Hit: 5 Stars

Lynne's songwriting appears flawless and her vocals are an unquestionable distinction. She makes her songs frank and forthright with the backbone of clever sincerity. Songs that emerge from nowhere and shine unhindered through contemplate intellect. It's quite difficult to make comparisons with her music because its abilty to withstand is stronger then most of her adversaries. If you don't believe me then listen to the earnestness in her songs. She is able to embrace the gospel influenced "10 Rocks" and sculpt it into a rockabilly homage. Something that has rarely been done since the early years of Johnny Cash and Elvis. I found myself in a daze with the intensely rocking "Gotta Be Better" . The hook is as crisp as The Knack's "My Sharona" but its fascinating approach leaves the listener wanting more.

There is even an intelligence of diversity of pop, jazz, folk and blues showcased in this collection. Lynne's doubtful relationship situation leaves her hanging on to the telephone. Only to be let down by her own by her own enemy, herself. "Telephone" is by far pop music at its zenith. There is not a fancy chrous that gets swept away in the melody but within its three minutes you find yourself connected to this woman. Lynne strikes a chord with herself again by the time we experience "If I Were Smart". A close an intimate encounter of lost devotion and regression. Lynne seems willing to portray heartfelt human experiences with solace. She pulls it off better then anyone from her generation. . Lynne is also eminent with her exploration of guitar techniques. In a heartbeat, we sense a stroke of astuteness that comes from a devotion of musical appreciation. In today's terms, that's saying a [heck]of
alot!

Modern miracles don't necessarily take place anymore and an album as rare as this is something to treasure until the next serious effort is attained. To break down the rules on contemporary style and give it to people who will embrace it; forever marks the territory of classic albums. Shelby Lynne doesn't deny the reference to music history and is continually up for the challenge to channel her influences. If for some reason you are not immune to that idea or this record and attempt to reject the outspoken genius of it; I'd check your pulse to confirm your dead.

Identity Crisis Poster

Classic Rock Music CDs

• Music > Styles
• Country
• Folk
• Pop
• Rock