Unchange
VizzTone, 2022
8/10
The versatile singer Gina Sicilia has made quite a name for herself in the area of blues and soul since her debut in 2007, and with Unchange the artist finds herself immersed in Americana and roots sounds, too.
“Healing Time” leads the listen with Sicilia’s powerful and soulful pipes alongside cautious blues sounds, and the title track follows with warm acoustic guitar in the poetic, Americana fueled climate.
At the halfway point, “Let’s Set The World On Fire” glides with a stirring emotive quality as Sicilia sings with a very expressive tone, while “Make Me A Pallet On Your Floor” moves with a charming intimacy that benefits from well timed backing vocals and a subtle gospel spirit.
Closer to the end, the wise “Don’t Be Afraid To Be Wrong” is stripped back blues at its finest, and “There’s A Bright Side Somewhere” exits the listen with much grace as Sicilia displays an impressive range amid her always relevant vision.
Accompanying Sicilia is Colin Linden (guitar), Johnny Dymond (bass), and Bryan Owings (drums), and together they make for another bright spot in an impressive catalog of thoughtful, timeless blues related music that’s universally embraceable.
Travels well with: Hanna PK- Blues All Over My Shoes; JD Taylor- The Coldwater Sessions