Tomboy
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
This 10th solo album from Maia Sharp brings us another batch of her genuine and eloquent Americana, where she dips her toes into digital ideas, too, with a synth.
The title track opens with playful percussive sounds alongside Sharp’s smooth voice in the harmonic climate, and “Counterintuition” follows with a soulful quality, where warm keys and eloquent singing flows amid much melody.
Halfway through, the dreaminess of “Edge Of The Weatherline” is a pretty moment that’s heartfelt, while “Asking For A Friend” is a fuller moment via Terri Clark’s rich singing alongside a rootsy flavor that’s crisp.
Further yet, “Any Other Way” welcomes Sarah & Shannon to the atmospheric and accordion friendly album highlight, and “I Still Haven’t Found What I’m Looking For” exits with Garrison Star in attendance for the intimate and lush, folk influenced version of the U2 classic.
Sharp’s vision is always timeless and relatable, and the many guests present help make another introspective, thoughtful and diverse body of work.
Travels well with: Maia Sharp- Reckless Thoughts; Maia Sharp- Mercy Rising