So Many Wows
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
The folk artist Lucie Blue Tremblay returns with her first album in 5 years, and the Canadian is in the company of some excellent musicians for the honest, empathetic and compassionate 14 tunes.
“The Paradise Club” leads the listen with Tremblay’s soothing acoustic guitar and eloquent singing alongside Phillippe Brochu’s light drumming on the timeless folk opener, and “So Many Wows” follows with warm whistling from Tremblay and Daniel Loyer’s poetic keys making for a gripping folk ballad.
Closer to the middle, “The Woman In Your Life” welcomes Bernard LeBlanc’s well timed bass to complement the expressive and powerful singing in the feminist anthem, while ‘Do Something” is an upbeat and groove friendly album highlight that makes good use of Alain Boyer’s lively drumming.
Near to the end, the country influenced “Stay The Blazes Home” recruits some subtle twang amid its dusty melodies, and “Puppy Afternoon” exits the listen with Denis Fortier’s emotive bass playing in the intimate Bossa Nova finish that’s packed with much beauty.
Tremblay’s first album was released way back in 1986, and her bilingual storytelling and charming melodies have made her fans across the world. Her consistently heartfelt and unwavering attention to humanity continues to this day, and it makes So Many Wows worth so many listens.
Travels well with: Annie Capps- How Can I Say This?; Helen Townsend- Love Lies ‘N’ Leaving