Self-released [Release date 17.01.25]
Second full album from Jessica Lynn and we are lucky that she managed to record this one, as following a routine sinus surgery it led to a battle with post-operative complications and muscle tension dysphonia (MTD), which threatened to derail both Jessica Lynn’s voice and career.
“I hid what I was going through from everyone because I was afraid we would lose tour dates, opportunities, and I didn’t really want to admit that it was real,” Jessica admitted. “I started singing as soon as I could talk and I started my first band when I was 13. Music is all I’ve ever known and the thought of potentially never being able to sing normally again was a feeling I couldn’t quite put into words.”
Forced to record in short 10-minute intense bursts of vocal effort, it really is a testament to the human voice and will that she completed the album.
Joining Jessica are Matthew Bauer (percussion), Andrew Harts (drums), Art Labriola (piano, organ), Steve Sterlacci (guitar) and she produced the album with Peter Calamera, who also played bass on the album.
The single ‘Something ‘Bout You’, written for her husband, is a perfect piece of country pop and one to brighten up any listening day. Touch of the Shania Twain’s on ‘Ain’t Do With You Yet’. Perfect tune for any upbeat country pop playlist.
‘Shame’ is an interesting one, with a distinct Santana vibe – even the guitar sounds like him – and a sultry vocal from Jessica. Different than what you’d expect but an album highlight.
Bob Riedel adds some exquisite pedal steel to the gentle refrain of ‘You Save Me’. Not sure who the male duetting on here is but they fit the song’s mood perfectly.
Jessica Lynn again proves with her latest album why she earns so many rave reviews and continues to gain fans worldwide. Plenty of country, a little bit of pop with a touch of Latino make for a whole lotta listening fun! ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
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