Lisa Redford Lost Again ****

Parrot PR114 2005

The Norwich based singer-songwriter 2003 debut, Slipstream, garnered worldwide interest and fulsome praise from Radio 2’s Bob Harris. And I’ve a feeling there’ll be plenty more coming her way, because this album is even better. Lisa has worked with excellent musicians, led by producer Gabriel Minnikin, to come up with an alt country-tinged set with zippy melodies and excellent playing all topped with Lisa’s effortlessly pure vocals. The jangly nu country opener sets out her stall in radio-friendly singalong style. And Lisa moves easily from the up-tempo stuff to yearning ballad When You Go. LIsa has a full sound without losing her distinctive style. Minnikin has brought in plenty of instruments – even a theremin – to create textures which are varied and always interesting. All designed, in fact, to make you sit up and take notice – and so you should. Order via www.fishrecords.co.uk

Trevor Heaton
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