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Acoustic, pop, singer-songwriter.

Since founding her own label MPress Records two decades ago, NYC-based alt-pop artist Rachael Sage has steadily released a slew of vibrant, dynamic albums with poetic lyrics spanning subjects as wide as her inspirations. She has toured with an eclectic list of artists including Ani DiFranco, Beth Hart, Sarah McLachlan, Judy Collins and Howard Jones.  

Eerie at times in their blunt authenticity, Rachael Sage’s crafted songs in minor keys with slight dissonances are wrapped in breathy swirls of beauty. Rich trills, strings, and easy rhythms round it all out.

“Whistle Blow” is a depth of honesty. Rachael touches the heart of things “in the middle of the night I can hear your voice saying don’t look back, you have a choice.

The title track promises that on the other side of all this, beyond the garden of evil and good, is an angel’s kiss, such bliss. Trumpet and even a little wah wah punctuate this one as it builds.

“No Regrets” is the sweetest, purest song on the album, and was written by Rachael and her Dad. “I love ripples in streams / And the wildest dreams / I love a cool root beer brew /
And darling I love you.”  

“Butterflies at Night” (dedicated to Hugh McGowan) is slightly lighter fare with acoustic guitar. “I met a man with a heart of mystery… I knew you’d leave me like butterflies at night.”’

“Breathe”  (by Maria McKee & Gregg Sutton) really showcases Rachael’s intriguing vocal ranges and intonations.  “I Made A Case” includes Howard Jones on gentle guest vocals. “I made a case for you to love me but you disagreed….” Sorrowful endings, a broken heart rejected, violin and trumpet and piano.

Rachael Sage is an artist and her songs are diverse creations. Instruments fade in gently in turns and cascades, she’s a true original.

Tracks:
01. Whistle Blow
02. Flowers For Free
03. The Other Side
04. Only You
05. The Place Of Fun
06. I Made A Case
07. Rebecca (String Prelude)
08. Rebecca
09. No Regrets
10. Albatross
11. Deepest Dark
12. Butterflies At Night
13. Forgive Me This
14. Breathe
15. I Made A Case

Staat er compleet op, 10% pars mee gepost. Met zeer veel dank aan de originele poster. Laat af en toe eens weten wat je van het album vindt. Altijd leuk, de mening van anderen. Oh ja, MP3 doe ik niet aan.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=85Trb0Pip9s

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