Reviewed by Tony Cummings

When I reviewed this in CR54, I had unknowingly got my hands not on the full seven-song item but a three-song demo Liz sends out to potential concert organisers. So consequently my review makes little sense necessitating this new effort. I must say that hearing a large slice of Liz's in-concert talent (these tracks were recorded live at Wantage in February last year) convinces me that this lass is an exceptional singing and songwriting talent. Similar in sound to the brilliant and underrated Scandinavian Nina Astrom, with an enchanting blend of ethereal voice, gently elegant piano and songs which are always honest and sometimes beautiful, the effect created is of a songwriting talent, eloquently communicating the reality of a life touched by grace.

Also reviewed in CR54:
Liz used to be lead singer of the rather good Saltmine band Word Of Mouth. Now she's out there as a solo and this three-song EP gives a reasonable introduction to her talents, with the first song, the haunting and dramatically orchestrated "Call Me" seeping through. "Millenial Tension" is far less effective with a jerky and forgettable melody while "Trust" is a decidedly pretty ballad. Apparently, these tracks were recorded live and though one can applaud the quality of the playing around Liz's ethereal, other-worldly voice and elegantly played piano, charging £10.50 for the three songs here seems a little excessive.
5 squares
TC

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