" For the Quiet" by Katie Sawicki

a Review by Amy Producer of Collected Sounds

I reviewed Katie Sawicki's previous release, Black Boots in 2004 and thought it was good, but found the melodies "lacking excitement" (I don't actually recall that, I just re-read the review). I'm happy to report that her melodies are complex and interesting on this recording.

I guess I found the last record to be a little bluegrass-y, but I don't hear it so much on this one. This is pretty much straight up folk. There may be a little alt.country twinge. This is perfectly fine with me, I prefer this sound.

I was also impressed with her lyrics before and these songs have the same effect on me.

Sawicki has a very emotional voice, that is, you really feel what she's singing about. It's perfect for the genre. It can be strong or vulnerable, whichever the song requires.

"Baggage" has a really cool melody and is a nice song about loving someone even with all the crap they bring with them.

"Ship" is very pretty and shows her voice well.

Though Black Boots was a good, quality production, I'd say For the Quiet is even better.

Posted on March 6, 2006