Rebecca Turner - Land Of My Baby

Any record featuring the talents of Graham Parker`s Rumour band is going to get Not Lame`s attention so it`s a delight seeing Steve Goulding`s name on "Land Of My Baby", as well as Scott Anthony (Lloyd Cole, David Poe). Turner sings with the angelic beauty of early Linda Rondstadt, Laura Nyro, Susanna Hoffs, Robin Lane and Susan Cowsill. Big names to throw out, yes, but listen below and, then, nod in agreement. Just as fortunately, the music can hold a candle alongside those names, too. It`s a mixture of styles, all which blend wonderfully - Folk, pop, rock, country, pleasantly mishmashed... Good music for driving, or sitting outside on the porch, or looking out your bedroom window at the snow.

Direct, intimate and vulnerable, this CD is an exploration of Turner`s affinity for different types of American music, but fans of Canadian Prairie styled folk-country-rock will find this a fascinating listen. "Land Of My Baby" embraces its musical affectations and translates them back in a distilled, concentrated form all over the release. It`s funny, normally a release in this realm is not my cup of tea, but after three complete listens, I find Rebecca Turner`s debut to be not only beguilingly fascinating, but eternally pleasing. Very Highly Recommended!

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