"Strong, confident guitar, true folk-laden vocals, and meaningful writing are the trademark of Vanessa Peters. An incredible songwriter with an out-of-this-world voice, she has captivated audiences wherever she plays. Peters defines herself as a tr [+]"Strong, confident guitar, true folk-laden vocals, and meaningful writing are the trademark of Vanessa Peters. An incredible songwriter with an out-of-this-world voice, she has captivated audiences wherever she plays. Peters defines herself as a truly enjoyable performer." - MyTexasMusic.com
This is an independent album, lacking in the slick production you hear in an album by a major label, but you get the feeling that it could be a major release by a major name in the business. That's because this album has "the sound," of music you hear in the media by singers like Shawn Colvin, Sheryl Crow and Patty Griffin. Vanessa Peters has got it, got the sound, got the rhythms, got the musical feeling that the big names have." - MusicAustin.com
'Sparkler,' the stunning new album from Vanessa Peters, is a 12-track exploration of every heartstring you've ever had tugged. From the rollicking, nearly-country feel of the opening track 'you're losing me,' to the otherworldly loveliness of the title track, 'sparkler' entangles the listener in its layers and intricacies. Produced by Lindsay Graham, 'sparkler' shines with the touch of seasoned musicians who know how (and when) to apply instrumentation.
Anyone who has seen one of Vanessa's live performances knows how capable she is of working the nuances of her dynamic vocals and guitar playing. The joy for a long-time fan (and first-time listener) will be to hear how seamlessly her voice and guitar wrap themselves around other instruments. The mid-range, heart-breaking moan of the cello on 'sparkler' settles right into the warmth of Vanessa's voice, while the frantic drums and electric guitars on 'hooked' keep pace with the driving acoustic guitar. From the jangly pop-rock of 'I wanted to ask you' to lovely folk-ballad of 'july,' these songs slide effortlessly between genres.
Lyrics are in top-notch form on this album as well. Her lyrical strength lies in the deceptively simple manner in which she is able to capture the little details that make up the fabric of heartbreak and happiness. In 'easy,' she sings "I send you postcards cause there's less space to fill with brilliant things to say/to try and explain how we ended up this way, and I burn all the letters," and she summons a thousand memories of a l
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