Lisa
Anderson – S/T (Independent)
Originally from Calgary, Alberta, singer-songwriter
Lisa Anderson is currently residing in Salamanca, Spain, and it’s there she’s
recorded her debut record. If a Spanish influence is barely discernable, her
Canadian heritage and talent for languages are represented by a song sung in
French (“Bouleversée”) - and her music is reflected on her Facebook site, which
is also in English and French. She incorporates pop, soul, folk, jazz and rock
styles into her music, which is usually played on piano, and she sings her
songs in a clear, unfettered voice that’s easy to sink into and enjoy.
The combination of different genres works well as
Anderson uses elements of each to embellish her own style, rather than smother
it, and as a songwriter, she knows her priorities. Her words always take centre-stage
and they’re invariably worth hearing. The collection is launched with one of
here best efforts “Wake Up”, which rocks hard thanks to a muscular electric
guitar backing, but the melody and Anderson’s performance brings to mind
“Tapestry” or “Dusty In Memphis” – it’s an intriguing contrast. “Push” is
altogether jazzier, and borrows delightfully from the Café de Paris tradition,
and “Adored” is altogether simpler fare, as Anderson sings alone at the piano,
and draws a considerable emotional response from the listener. I think it might
be my favourite song on the record.
Tony S.
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