Shadows Of A Ghost Town
Self-Released, 2025
9/10
Listen to Shadows Of A Ghost Town
The Colorado singer-songwriter Meghan Clarisse uses country, rock and Americana ideas to her advantage, where these 11 sincere songs surround memory, place and mortality.
The warm twang of “Bright Lights” starts the listen with Clarisse’s cozy voice amid the aching guitar, and “Desert Run” follows with agile drumming that suits the meticulous guitar and vivid storytelling.
Getting close to the middle, the lush and pretty “Here I Am Again” emits timeless folk qualities and light harmonies, while “The Catch That Got Away” touches on bluegrass ideas alongside soulful songwriting and a playful duet.
Near the end, “Strong” offers a melodic and charming rural rocker that’s instantly memorable, and “Life Of The Party” exits with Clarisse’s smooth voice and melodic guitar tugging on the heartstrings.
A diverse and authentic body of work, there’s plenty of relatable themes and timeless song craft to enjoy from an artist who can pen a tune you won’t soon forget.
Travels well with: Megan Bee- Fiction; Susan Anders- Now I’m A Kite