Talk To A Human
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Listen to Talk To A Human
Generally, when an artist releases much music in a short period, the quality of the work varies greatly. However, when Terri Hendrix does it, there is little variance- it’s all top notch.
On Talk To A Human, the songstress hovers around folk, Americana and roots, and addresses the trouble communication has become in our all to dependency on technology.
The title track starts the listen with warm Americana and folk melodies, as Hendrix’s mix of talking and singing gives the tune a unique angle, and “Mi Madre” follows with horns that inject some Latin flavor into the playful tune.
Elsewhere, “Don’t Meddle In My Mood” offers plucky bass and an old time feel in the soul venture, while “Worthy” recruits country spirit into the charming storytelling.
Near the end, “The Dark”, a Guy Clark cover, flows with a poetic delivery of the classic, and “I Hear Your Song” ends the listen with breezy melodies and a timelessness that will be relevant for decades to come.
Hendrix is in fine company here, as her band contributes fiddles, pedal steel, banjo and other graceful noisemakers, and the songs unfold with a universal appeal that resonates with a comfortable familiarity and insightful thoughtfulness.
Travels well with: Billy Bragg- Workers Playtime; Cindy Walker- Words & Music