Ice Cream In November
Panda Cave, 2022
8/10
Listen to Ice Cream In November
The Canadian singer-songwriter Lynne Hanson returns with another batch of Americana spirited tunes, and this time she’s branching out with synth, guitar pads and electronic drums.
The album gets off to a swift start with the speedy drumming and dusty melodies of the spaghetti western “Shadowland”, and “Hip Like Cohen” follows with a warm beat and plenty of rootsy flavor that’s quite playful and precise in a retro sort of way.
Moving along, the piano balladry of “Orion’s Belt” is quite intimate in its poetic beauty, while “Birds Without A Feather” get a bit darker in scope amid dense drums, an introspective atmosphere and mysterious singing.
Approaching the end, “Puzzle Pieces” channels a ‘70s soul sort of feeling with its smooth delivery, and “This Heart Of Mine” exits the listen with some grit present and appreciated in the very heartfelt exit.
A very diverse listen that balances indie-rock, nostalgic sounds and a whole lot of creativity, Hanson’s got an impressive catalog of music already, and this 9th studio album is another installment that’s worth many spins.
Travels well with: Annie Keating- Bristol County Tides; Rod Picott- Wood, Steel, Dust & Dreams