Vivian Slade - Vivian Slade | ||
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Album Cover: ![[Image]](../../Images/vivianslade.jpg) |
Label: Human Art Records Producers: Vivian Slade & Todd Barr Promotion: Abbott Promotions Year: 1998 Total Playing Time: 45:30 m:s Review date: 3 May 1999 |
| Web site: www.vivianslade.com , Abbott Promotions | ||
| Rating: 7.5 | ||
| Verdict: A refreshing alternative for open minded rock fans. | ||
| This is another diversion from traditional Mood Swings territory. Vivian Slade is a female singer songwriter whose music I find hard to categorise. A potential description is Joni Mitchell meets Natalie Imbrulgia, perhaps a bit of Tori Amos. Acoustic/folk, rock and jazz all go into creating the Vivian Slade sound. This music might be a bit left of centre and a bit too acoustic for many Mood Swings visitors, but for the more open minded rock fans an interesting & intelligent album awaits. The songs are well executed and sung with passion and conviction, with Vivian matching the mood of the song with her vocals. It is the sort of album where you might just listen to the words or start reading the lyric sheet and forget about the music for a couple of moments just to find out what is going on in Vivian's head. The lyrics aren't just an afterthought but are as equally important as the music. If you are fed up with cheesy AOR lyrics and pointless guitar solos, then this will provide a refreshing alternative. | ||
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