Kiss My Sass
VizzTone, 2019
8/10
It’s been a good year for Annika Chambers, who already won the 2019 Blues Award for Soul Blues Female Artist Of The Year, and this 3rd studio album further solidifies the Texan as one of the best in the business.
The title track starts the album with spirited guitar work and strong, confident vocals from Chambers in the melodic and timeless tune, and “That’s What You Made Me” follows with a percussive and organ fueled offering with plenty of grooves in the funk filled environment.
Elsewhere, “What’s Your Thing” is a subdued moment that allows the vocals to soar, while the soulful and stripped back “Brand New Day” uses keys strategically in the cautious album highlight.
Near the end, “Stay” recruiits horns in the busy display of power and melody, and “I Feel The Same” exits the record on a duet with Paul DesLauriers that hints at country with plenty of heartfeltness
It’s not so surprising that Chambers is winning awards; the songstress has a set of pipes you won’t forget anytime soon, and shows much versatility on this stunning album.
Travels well with: Heather Newman- Rise From The Flames ; Carolyn Wonderland- Peace Meal