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Album Review: Lisa Marie Glover - Einzelkind (Self Release)
There's something of a Laura Veirs about Leeds-based singer-songwriter Lisa Marie Glover. Following on from her 2007 debut TEA IN THE SKY, these ten new self-penned songs on EINZELKIND (German for 'only child', which Lisa is), have a similar quality; perhaps reminiscent of that distinctively natural singing style, which emphasises character rather than polish, or maybe just in the atmosphere this artist manages to capture in her often quirky melodies.
Produced by Peter Scott, who also contributes bass, guitar, piano, percussion and 'other random noise', the songs each are treated to some pretty sharp production with a crisp acoustic sound interspersed with the occasional sound effect, which adds to the character of the whole. Daring in places, Lisa’s sense of humour shines through, with one or two moments of fun during the recording of the album, deliberately left in thankfully.
Well-travelled, Lisa packs a lot of experience into these songs, partially due to her widespread globe-trotting, which has taken her from the bars and clubs of Stockport and Manchester to Barcelona, Cambodia, Thailand and Buenos Aires and even picking up the sax to play in both an Egyptian band and a UB40 tribute band, frequently seen at gigs in the bars of Salford.
No instant X Factor type easy ride then for this thoroughly engaging singer- songwriter, who appears to have paid her dues musically speaking. Equally at home with jazz standards and covers, each played in her own distinctive style, it is with the original songs that we discover Lisa's originality. If songs like Self Destruct and Grey venture into the darker recesses of Lisa's soul, Calculator, Mad Mary and Wasting Time provide an instantly memorable counterpoint in their off the wall appeal.
Joined by Sarah Stratham on additional guitars, Tom Armstrong on drums and Kirsty Louise Brinn providing backing vocals on a few songs, Lisa Marie delivers a refreshingly original and thoroughly compelling album.
Allan Wilkinson
Northern Sky
