by Mark Bailey
The album starts off with a beautiful country love song aptly named “In Love”. Catchy hooks and lovely vocals are complemented perfectly with a steel guitar.
“Angels in her Pockets”, another country song has lovely piano, mandolin and piano to complement the gentle vocals. This is a tender song about a person who has a bright outlook on life.
The album starts off with a beautiful country love song aptly named “In Love”. Catchy hooks and lovely vocals are complemented perfectly with a steel guitar.
“Angels in her Pockets”, another country song has lovely piano, mandolin and piano to complement the gentle vocals. This is a tender song about a person who has a bright outlook on life.
Next we have a song that reminds me of a Joni Mitchell tune. “Enough” is very relaxing with lovely guitar music. I need you and you need me, and that’s enough is the message.
“Beautiful Dream” is a melodic song with an accordion included. The song paints a dreamy scene that the artist remembers when she was still with her lover.
Upbeat and fun, “Say it Now” has the artist asking her lover to commit to a relationship. Lots of great country style music.
Sadly, I don’t speak French, so “Le Tour De Bonsecours” has some lyrics I don’t understand. However, that in no way detracts from the song. The artist almost creates a new genre here with a variety of fun styles.
“There” is a song about people who have suffered a rough life and the artist is thankful for her blessings. Beautiful flute and drum music really punctuate this song.
An upbeat song, “Little Stone”, is made extra special with nice mandolin and harmonica music.
The next song, “Better” is about a failed love where the artist feels she could have done better but doesn’t seem to be bothered about the outcome. Again, nice guitar and harmonica music make this a very pretty song.
Where are you tonight? This is theme of “Silent Night, Starry Night”. Gazing into the stars, the artist wonders where her love has gone.
A cute novelty song about a cute little dog that brightened lives but has since passed on, “Best Friend” is delightful little ditty.
The final song is a life story of a Canadian who wandered throughout Ontario and Quebec, but still dreams of “Toronto”.
In summary, this album varies between county and light pop. The vocal are excellent throughout. The various musical instruments used in this album are played with great skill. The sound and production quality are first-rate. If I had to choose a favorite song, it would be, “In Love”. This song has a Top 40 feel to it. Julia Rohan has done a very fine job with Life Stories.
“Beautiful Dream” is a melodic song with an accordion included. The song paints a dreamy scene that the artist remembers when she was still with her lover.
Upbeat and fun, “Say it Now” has the artist asking her lover to commit to a relationship. Lots of great country style music.
Sadly, I don’t speak French, so “Le Tour De Bonsecours” has some lyrics I don’t understand. However, that in no way detracts from the song. The artist almost creates a new genre here with a variety of fun styles.
“There” is a song about people who have suffered a rough life and the artist is thankful for her blessings. Beautiful flute and drum music really punctuate this song.
An upbeat song, “Little Stone”, is made extra special with nice mandolin and harmonica music.
The next song, “Better” is about a failed love where the artist feels she could have done better but doesn’t seem to be bothered about the outcome. Again, nice guitar and harmonica music make this a very pretty song.
Where are you tonight? This is theme of “Silent Night, Starry Night”. Gazing into the stars, the artist wonders where her love has gone.
A cute novelty song about a cute little dog that brightened lives but has since passed on, “Best Friend” is delightful little ditty.
The final song is a life story of a Canadian who wandered throughout Ontario and Quebec, but still dreams of “Toronto”.
In summary, this album varies between county and light pop. The vocal are excellent throughout. The various musical instruments used in this album are played with great skill. The sound and production quality are first-rate. If I had to choose a favorite song, it would be, “In Love”. This song has a Top 40 feel to it. Julia Rohan has done a very fine job with Life Stories.
