Revolute
Self-Released, 2019
9/10
The UK songstress Katey Brooks hasn’t had the easiest life so far, but she’s quite set on turning tragedy into great art on the cathartic, touching and eclectic sounds of Revolute.
A record where each tune is a standout, songs like “Never Gonna Let Her Go” display Brooks’ inimitable and fluid vocals alongside a gospel feel, and her pop prowess is evident all over the melodic and memorable “We The People”, where mood is certainly key to her formula.
Deeper cuts like the subdued and emotive “The Sweetest Things” illustrate her folk tendencies in calmer areas with adept finger picking, while “Call Out” recruits keys for balladry that’s both delicate and powerful. “Trouble So Hard” exits the listen with a soulful and vocally expressive delivery that truly drives home just how talented this young woman is.
A listen that surpasses mere entertainment, Brooks aims to inspire, grow, communicate and perhaps even heal through these forthright songs that embrace blues, country, folk, gospel and soul. My guess is that we’re going to hear much more about this rising artist very soon- her stirring songcraft is unparalleled.
Travels well with: Evi Vine- Black Light White Dark; Marissa Nadler- The Sister