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AUGUSTA, GA. - Jennie Arnaus’ “Mt. Pleasant” CD is musically inspiring. It’s good to hear a female singer who doesn’t have to scream to sing the notes.
Arnau has a really, really good voice and an individual singing style. It is encouraging to me as a reviewer/writer to not be able to categorize a singer or musician. This means that the artist has developed his or her own original sound.
The closest combination of female singers that I can use to describe Arnau is a perfect blend of Loretta Lynn and Deanna Carter with hints of Dusty Springfield. She’s very cool indeed.
The majority of songs on “Mt. Pleasant” were written by Arnau, an she shows some strong songwriting skills, also. The song “Dust Bowl Days” is a deep thinking song.
Though the name suggests a time long ago, I have interpreted it to be about the current state of things in our country and world. She suggests tahat people should have more compassion and caring for one another. It’s an outstanding tune with absolutely amazing guitar effects that reminded me of the Jimi Hendrix Electric Ladyland track, 1983 A Merman I.
“Bottle Rocket” is easily a pop hit. Is this one on VH1’s top 10 yet? It’s catchy upbeat, B-52ish tempo is charming. MTV and VH1, I hope you read this review and put Jennie Arnau in your top 10 rotation right away.
The song “Float On” gives a good indication of Arnau’s singing ability and the vocals on this one are crystal clear. It contains some good chord changes, too, and I like different chords in songs. It’s more fine music by a great new artist.
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