Kingdom
Vizztone, 2024
8/10
The powerful singer and guitarist Amanda Fish returns with a 3rd album, where influence from riots, the pandemic and government corruption enters songs of faith, redemption and opitimism in difficult times.
“Mockingbird” starts the listen with upbeat melodies and plenty of blues spirit, as Fish’s glowing voice guides the fun, and “Sell The Record” follows with thumping drums and soulful backing vocals for the animated climate.
The middle track belongs to “The Great Reset”, where a distinct dreaminess enters the reflective mood, while “Work” is a thick and rowdy blues-rocker that balances grit and beauty.
“Mother” and “Kingdom” exit the listen. The former recruits intimate keys and poetic singing for a heartfelt landscape, and the latter carries no lack of southern spirit that builds into an ebullient and busy finish.
Fish is joined by an all star cast including Terry Midkiff, Dom Knott and Glen James, to name a few, and they sure do help her illuminate the 10 originals that emit timeless and graceful songwriting.
Travels well with: Deb Ryder- Live And Havin’ Fun; Patti Parks- Come Sing With Me