Straight To Voicemail
CMR, 2023
8/10
Listen to Straight To Voicemail
A rising singer-songwriter from the East Coast, Stacy Gabel brings us 5 original songs that illustrate her Broadway meets pop formula that benefits much from her warm acoustic guitar and uplifting voice.
The title track starts the listen with Gabel’s swift and cozy strumming alongside the infectious and charming vocals, and “High Heeled Shoes” follows with some frisky finger snapping and very expressive singing that illustrates an impressive range and youthful energy.
Halfway through, “Stir Crazy” showcases Gabel’s stunning pipes as a very swift version of folk-pop unfolds with a hint of grit, while “Sunny Days” radiates a more traditional idea of folk that’s layered with a dreamy, nearly jam band influence. The final track, “A Little Magic”, is an intimate, acoustic exit that showcases Gabel’s thoughtful lyricism and careful attention to mood.
A very smooth and theatrical listen, Gabel is also an actress and TV writer, but let’s hope she still finds time to devote to music, cause her anthemic, relatable and timeless vision is much appreciated in these often difficult times.
Travels well with: Jon Fuller- When Did You Get So Damn Scared; Robin Tucker- The Way Out