Many of you know my great admiration for not only the females of the world but for their voices and great contribution to the music we all love. In the past few months I have been able to obtain a few different singers that are a force to be reckon with and are out there pushing for their voice to be heard.
Instead of writing a review for each album or artist I will list a few with brief descriptions of why their music might be worth a listen to you. Now some of these wonderful performers have been around forever or their albums might not be the newest release but are still worth a listen. If you would like a mixed CD of all these artist ask your boyfriend.
Check back for recent add ons to this current list...Too many wonderful female artists to list.
Grace Potter…Her albums are full of great songs, and her backing band the Nocturnals can rock out. Her first solo album I think is a better get then her most recent album with the Band, but her latest album is still a nice listen. Strong Vermont based College Band makes it
Tift Merrit …Country inspired hard hitting lyrics with a voice that will take you back to the early days of Loretta Lynn. Saw her on a little stage in Nashville, TN and was very impressed with her. (get her newest album Another Country)
Neko Case…With two albums out (one being a live show), this singer song writer is pushing the envelope with her personal style of funked up country with a mix of home grown rock. The vocals this women produces makes the songs what they are. While the Songs Make the vocals able to reach you like that of Joni Mitchell
Rilo Kiley (Jenny Lewis, two Solo Albums also)…Well where to start this lady has been putting out albums under all different names and styles for the past few years and my close friends have shared them all with me. After I hear one song I think God that was great, then the next song comes on and I think the same thing. So if you are to pick up any of Rilo/Jenny’s Albums you will not be upset. Good Mix of solid Female rock with modern Rock Steady Songs...Even the EMO kids like her!
Sharon Jones & the Dap Kings… SOUL and lots of it. Not a new name to the music world but her most recently release “100 Days, 100 Night” has gained some national medias ears and allowed this Singer & Band to sell out shows across the nation. People ask me what ever happen to the classic R &B and Soul…well here she is. Also her band is the same backing band that Amy Winehouse tours with (when she is able to tour) Horns and More Horns!!
Amy Winehouse…Um if you haven’t heard she is a crack out UK singer who (used) to sing like no other and could rock your world, so if you don’t know her then you might be a lost cause.
Duffy…UK’s youngest sensation, with her break through dance hit Mercy. Her vocals (like those of Amy Winehouse) sound like they could have come straight from Motown. Some one broke this girl’s heart and her album is full of revenge and pure emotions, singing her heart out is what she does best. I will say I was looking for this album to be more upbeat after the single but I was pleased with what I heard
The Watson Twins…recently Toured with Jenny Lewis and these Twins have that classic in the woods free falling sounds that makes a drive in the truck all worth it.
Kate Nash…One of Many English Smack you in your face, pissed off, do what I want leading women. With a Voice and lyrics that will not only make you think hard, but also get your ass out of your seat and move
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