Invisible Woman
Self-Released, 2022
9/10
An artist who plays a very striking brand of folk-pop, Lauren Minear is armed with a stunning voice and this debut album embraces her Nashville upbringing across raw, forthright and very cautious song craft.
“Soul Tied” starts the listen with warm piano and Minear’s indeed soulful and expressive singing in the lush climate, and “Motherlove” follows with pretty acoustic guitar to complement the poetic voice that’s quite intimate.
In the middle, the title track radiates a very stirring quality amid the eloquent singing and cozy guitar, while “Too Much Of You” uses firm piano and Minear’s universally gripping storytelling to make an indelible impression.
Further yet, the folk-friendly strumming of “I See Your Face” pairs with her breezy pipes to make this one of the best, and “The Unknown” exits with a bare but powerful display of soaring songwriting that we could never tire of.
Minear’s formula sounds somewhere between Natalie Merchant, Joni Mitchell and Faith Hill, and her songs emit a heartfelt, tender and timeless nature that you can’t help admire and/or be enthralled with.
Travels well with: Jessica Lynn- Lone Rider; Sweet Megg- My Window Faces South