"Females on Fire" by Various artists

a Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell

This compilation of female artists was put together by Gilli Moon. This two-cd set represents a large amount of gifted women. There are plenty of musical styles here, but there's a slight preference for folk and rock. No metal or jazz appears here, but this way it's a more stylistic whole.

It's impossible to mention all the tracks here, so I'll just highlight some favorites.

The fragile-voiced That Girl Laura occupies a space between Sundays and Heather Nova.

Trysette's "Give it up" is a funky track with a soulful vocal. It sounds commercial enough to be a hit.

Red 7's "Story About a Friend" is a folksy little gem. The singer's calm, clear voice stands out.

Gypsy Butterfly's "Miracle" is a lovely song with a slightly exotic style. The singer has a nice husky voice and the backing is spirited.

Lizzie's "Funky Young Flower" is a rockin' track with a rapped vocal that recalls Nikka Costa.

Celeste Lear's "Live passionately" is a powerful invocation of hope. It's a little more laid-back than the title implies, but is all the better for it. The harmonica and funky guitar adds to the sound.

Alpha Cat's "Wichita" ends the compilation on a nice note. It's cool and relaxed. This record is worth a look to anyone who likes female vocalists.

Posted on December 8, 2005

Comments:

Rating: 5 Stars
Comment: Hi Anna Maria, thank you so much for your time in reviewing the compilation album. On behalf of all the artists involved, we thank you and enjoyed the read ;) www.femalesonfire.com
name: gilli moon

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