Marianne Kesler - Pear In The Pink Thing

Published Friday 28th December 2007
Marianne Kesler - Pear In The Pink Thing
Marianne Kesler - Pear In The Pink Thing

STYLE: Roots/Acoustic
RATING 8 8 8 8 8 8 8 8
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 37222-13351
LABEL: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
ITEMS: 1
PRICE: £9.97

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Reviewed by Lins Honeyman

This is Marianne Kesler's sixth album to date and is very much a collaboration with her son and producer J Benjamin Kesler who provides expert production and the majority of the instrumentation on this release. Proceedings kick off with the intriguing "Mystery" which showcases the laid back acoustic folk-tinged pop of an artist whose style is occasionally reminiscent of the likes of Edie Brickell and Nanci Griffith. Highlights include the slow blues of "Every Time" and the effectively simple song of reflection "2 O'clock" whilst "Still Small Sadness" appears to take on the thorny subject of depression complete with a delicious guitar solo from the aforementioned producer. Kesler provides an unpretentious and personal account of her faith through subtle references to God - most notably in "Once More" and "Poet's Dream" which reference the books of Isaiah and Joel - but this is done in way that will engage believer and non-believer alike. Only the insubstantial "Catch Me If You Can" lets the side down but the inclusion of two excellent Neil Young covers ("Ohio" and "The Needle & The Damage Done") round off what is another enjoyable release from the Ohio-based singer songwriter.


Sample Track Listing:
1. Mystery [Listen]
2. Once More [Listen]
3. Everytime [Listen]
4. Still Small Sadness [Listen]
5. Poet's Dream [Listen]
6. Neon Moon [Listen]
7. Catch Me [Listen]
8. Erosion [Listen]
9. 2 O'Clock In The Morning [Listen]
10. Big Love [Listen]
11. Ohio [Listen]
12. Needle And The Damage [Listen]

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Reader Comments

Posted by Johnny J Blair in Williamsport, Pennsylvania USA @ 14:36 on Jan 4 2008

I haven't heard this one yet, but have heard everything she's done prior, so I can testify. She's been consistent about her craft, continually holds my interest and has just the right mix of subtlety and surprise to keep me wondering what's next.



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