Get Out Of Your Own Way
R-Spot, 2021
9/10
Listen to Get Out Of Your Own Way
A veteran artist whose career has spanned 5 decades, Evie Sands has played many genres over the years, and several of them are present across these 12 originals that take help from Teresa Cowles, Jason Berk and Eric Vesper.
“The Truth Is In Disguise” starts the listen with rugged yet melodic blues rock where Sands’ gritty and pretty vocals guide the dense opener, and “Lovin’ You Enough” follows with plenty of rhythm amid soaring backing vocals as a nearly gospel spirit enters
Close to the middle, the title track brings restraint and atmosphere to a warm climate where Vesper’s fluent drumming anchors the beauty, while “Another Night” recruits strong electric guitar work to the driving, southern rocker. “After Tonight”, one of the album’s best, then offers plenty of soul in the piano focused and emotive landscape where Sands’ diverse pipes shine bright.
Landing closer to the end, “If You Give Up” enters dreamy territory alongside its strong attention to storytelling, and “Don’t Look Back, Don’t Look Down” exits the listen with a scrappy soul rocker that’s got some garage-rock swagger you won’t forget anytime soon.
Though this is her first new album in 20 years, Sands proves she’s still got the chops for a timeless rock’n’roll venture, and, based on the vitality of the tunes here, she’s not done yet.
Travels well with: Zoe Fitzgerald Carter- Waterlines; Claire Kelly- The Scenic Route