Shelby Lynne - Identity Crisis

Shelby Lynne's album Identity Crisis, is practically a one-woman project. Apart from keyboards courtesy of Little Feat's Bill Payne, percussion from Kevin Ricard and Larry Antonio's bass, Lynne performs all the vocals and guitar on these self-penned songs. There's an introspective feel which is not surprising. Most of it was created from the comfort of her Palm Springs home studio during a year long reprise from touring.

On Identity Crisis Lynne returns to her country roots, yet she's still grappling with her musical identity. She borrows freely from soul, blues, gospel and vintage rock 'n' roll leaving me wondering if it's all too derivative. There's the gospel-tinged 10 Rocks, the Patsy Cline inspired big band burst of Lonesome and hints of Hank Williams on Evil Man. The more I listen the more Lynne's stylish yet simple close mic'd sound pleases. ~ Full Review at BBC website

Track Listing :

• Telephone
• 10 Rocks
• If I Were Smart
• Gonna Be Better
• I Don't Think So
• I'm Alive
• I Will Stay
• Lonesome
• Evil Man
• Buttons And Beaus
• Baby
• One With The Sun

More information about Shelby Lynne can be found at Shelby Lynne's website