My Time
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
A Twin Cities singer-songwriter with a powerful set of pipes and a penchant for pop and soul sounds, Amanda B. Perry makes the most of these 9 songs with strong attention to melody and lyricism.
“Raindrops” opens the listen with Joe Peterson’s warm piano alongside Perry’s expressive voice and Tarek Abdelgader’s agile drums, and “Gales” follows with Julia Floberg’s graceful cello complementing the poetic and intimate delivery.
“Spinning” and “Change” occupy the middle spot, where the former uses David Feily’s dreamy acoustic guitar as Perry hits some pretty high notes, while the latter places Eric Blomquist on synth, Ken Valdez on guitar, and JT Bates behind the drum kit for the lush and emotive album highlight.
Arriving near the end, the aching pedal steel from Ben Waligoske suits the stirring vocals from Perry, and “Feels Like Home” exits with keys, guitars and drums interacting with an upbeat, soulful rock finish.
A very mature and timeless affair, Perry further cements herself as yet another Minnesota artist worth your attention, especially if names like David Gray or Adele are in your rotation.
Travels well with: Kelley Smith- Moon Child; Jessica Lynn- Lone Rider