Reviewed by Tony Cummings

Regular Cross Rhythms radio listeners will recognise Lindsey as the singer on the haunting mid tempo "Heaven", a turntable hit pulled from the various artists charity album 'The Rose Sessions' while industry insiders will tell you that Lindsey Cleary has sung BVs for Atomic Kitten, Michael Ball and many others. Here her album debut (which contains her radio hit) shows that not only does Ms Cleary have an exceptional set of vocal pipes able to move from a tender, brittle near-whisper to head back emoting, but Lindsey also writes fine songs. Try the beautiful "Sarah", as moving a ballad as you're likely to hear this year, while "Beautiful Day" starts with acoustic guitar but builds to a surging pop anthem. But best of all is "Start A War" with a little-girl-lost vocal and a clever arrangement conceived by co-producer Kevan Gallagher and a riveting vocal climax sung in a machine-gun staccato. Clearly an exceptional talent, Lindsey is surely on the way to big things.

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