Wave After Wave
Farm To Label, 2024
9/10
The Minneapolis songstress Pamela McNeill returns with an 8th release, where her genuine and relatable songwriting guides these 6 adult contemporary rock songs.
“Give Back My Love (Reimagined” starts the listen with thumping drums and soft guitar as plenty of warmth suits McNeill’s cozy singing, and “Needle And Vinyl” follows with no lack of melody amid the flowing rhythm section and expressive singing that invites a sing-along.
The middle tracks belong to “Boys Lie” and “In My Next Life (Reimagined)”. The former welcomes plenty of pop ideas to the bright climate, while the latter is a lush EP highlight that’s emotive and powerful. The final track, “The Ocean”, is then a dance floor ready moment of soaring pop and animated melodies.
An artist with an infectious and soulful voice, NcNeill pens songs that are universally embraceable and certainly require many visits.
Travels well with: Karen Haglof- One Hand Up; Lynn Drury- High Tide