This six-song, 22-minute debut from local singer-songwriter Holly
Cole proceeds much as you might expect from a woman who counts Cat
Power and Aimee Mann among her faves: It's emotional but low-key,
with an acoustic foundation given musical color by plenty of accents
(such as the cello on the lead cut). Sometimes Cole's songs get lost
in the atmosphere, but her fetching voice breaks through as the record
progresses, climaxing on the charming reverie "Our Pure Hearts" and
bidding adieu with a twang on the country "Turtle Dove," which
has a nimble feel that nicely contrasts with the more moody sound
of the earlier songs. ("Returned Love") -- Chris Herrington
(Memphis Flyer)
www.myspace.com/hollycolememphis
http://www.livefrommemphis.com/hollycole
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Turtle Dove
Fearless and Free
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Holly Cole - Fearless And Free
Buy Me! CD $12.00
Emotional but low-key folk/Alternative with heart-breaking accents of cello
and electric guitar. Holly, aka Holly Cole, is a songstress with a sound
that isnt from around these author: Shangri-La Record Store, Memphis Holly,
aka Holly Cole, is a songstress with a sound that isnt from around these
parts. An epic flowing sound that may remind you of the expansive West Texas
soundscapes of say, Jimmie Dale Gilmore. Lovely acoustic strumming, songs
and singing with an undercurrent of atmospheric twangs and echos of saws
and other almost undecipherable sounds. Easily one of the most mature and
accomplished outings for the local Makeshift label.
Track Listing:
1. Returned Love
2. Rainshine
3.Fearless and Free
4. Banner
5. Our Pure Hearts
6.Turtle Dove | |
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