Leeann Atherton - Fallen Angel

Size: 100.2 MB
Time: 42:38
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2021
Styles: Blues Rock, Americana
Art: Front

1. Smack Dab In A Miracle (3:33)
2. Joy (4:10)
3. Fallen Angel (3:33)
4. Straight From The Heart (4:34)
5. Brand New Way Cool (2:29)
6. Eve (5:09)
7. Lift Me Up (3:46)
8. Champagne And Pills (4:26)
9. Cheater's Game (2:56)
10. Little White Lies (4:28)
11. Cleaning House (3:28)

You may know Leeann Atherton, or you may not. The fact is however, that her new album, Fallen Angel, is an ideal introduction. It reflects a singular talent, a woman who easily navigates between a variety of genres and manages to avoid being typecast in any one in particular. She shifts styles as easily as she navigated her musical journey, one that led her from Charleston to Nashville, and eventually to Austin, the place she currently calls home. Whether it’s the effusive energy of opening track “Smack Dab in a Miracle,” the compelling conviction of “Fallen Angel,” or the celebratory stance of “Cleaning House,” Atherton’s unceasing ability to transcend a remarkable range of emotion and expression makes her a singular presence, regardless of setting or circumstance. The blues and gospel filtered through “Lift Me Up” is as mesmerizing as it is masterful, just as the soul and sass that powers “Champagne and Pills” underscores her ability to combine her drive with defiance. Likewise, “Cheater’s Game” and “Little White Lies” spare no empathy for those that cross the transom from trust to betrayal.

Consequently, Fallen Angel boosts Atherton to a new plateau, one that is, in fact, the natural result of her determination to forge an identity that’s boundless in possibilities. Fallen Angel suggests that there’s no better time to get to know her than here, right now. ~Lee Zimmerman

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LeeAnn Atherton - Every Day Dream

Size: 119,9 MB
Time: 51:02
File: MP3 @ 320K/s
Released: 2007
Styles: Modern Electric Blues, Blues Country, Blues Rock
Art: Front

01. Bored With The Blues (3:52)
02. If You Can't Love Me (5:05)
03. Hard Stuff (4:18)
04. These Brown Eyes (4:18)
05. Mambo John (3:20)
06. Just My Man (3:37)
07. Too Many Tears (3:19)
08. Angels Singing the Blues (4:59)
09. I'm Not Responsible (3:20)
10. Something To Crow About (2:38)
11. Woman & Man (3:50)
12. Change Your Mind (3:15)
13. What's Your Situation (4:03)
14. Tenderness (1:02)

This CD is just dripping with soul. Leeann has this wonderful kind of old time bluesy rock thing happening that echoes of Motown, Janice Joplin, Bonnie Raitt, Marcia Ball and plenty of artists from the 60’s and 70’s that aren’t around anymore. Her warm, full and slightly raspy voice is strong and consistent, and very versatile. As good as it is, the musicianship here is probably even better.

There’s no hiding the blazing melodic lead guitar solos by Johnny Mac and Larry Wilson, the slide guitar work of Papa Mali, the rhythm guitars by Sunnyman and Jackson, Riley Osbourn’s Hammond B3, bass by Courtney Audain and drums by Frosty. Several other talented guests round the recording out nicely. The musicianshipmakes for a big bog sound that way exceeds the budget for this independent release. That’s what friends are for, and Leeann has plenty of talented friends.

Songwriting is also strong, with Leeann writing or co-writing most of the tracks. "What’s Your Situation" is a jazz departure, which reminds me of the jazz-pop from the mid 90’s. Extra points goes for track 5, a tribute to Austin’s beloved Mambo John Traynor.

Every Day Dream

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