Golden
9/10
The Montreal vocalist Geneviéve Racette returns with a 4th album, where highly personal wordplay surrounds the healing effort.
“From Friends To Strangers” starts the listen with much warmth, where Racette’s pretty voice is complemented by Charles Guay’s crisp drumming, and “X2” follows with a dreamy ambience via Francois Pierre Lue’s graceful keys.
In the middle, the bare “My Thoughts Of You” lands in folk balladry via the heartfelt singing, while “Instagram” is an upbeat moment that benefits from cozy guitar and Marika Galea’s gentle bass.
Landing near the end, “Home Movies” takes a trip down memory lane with emotive vocals, pensive keys and strong attention to mood, and “The Reasons (I’ll Be Alright)” exits with a powerful and appreciative gesture to loved ones.
Racettte handles acoustic guitar, banjo, electric guitar and vocoder, and the excellent help make for a folk-pop affair of timeless beauty that is relatable, touching and memorable.
Travels well with: Rebecca Kilgore- A Little Taste: A Tribute To Dave Frishberg; Amy Speace- The American Dream