S’alright…
But a bit too samey and lacking in groove for me.
It’s all a bit “hifi music for hifi people” where, regardless of the content folks just listen to their system rather than the music. Which of course, isn’t Mrs Matey’s fault!
Still, it would work as background muzak for me, and I do like “I’m gonna leave you” as it’s got some more interesting chords.
But overall, it sounds like an attempt to recreate Peggy Lee’s “Fever” and “You Don’t Know”, but without the killer melodies and groovy feel.
I take LS’s point about lack of verve, but I accept that that is part of a singer’s chosen style and either it works for the listener or it doesn’t. I’ve only listened to the Youtube copy on a laptop but it’s impressed me enough to buy the CD.
Her latest, the follow-up to this, was a 1-track EP and it’s even better. Adds some (post-)rock to the jazz. 24 minutes long, takes a while to build so give it time. She’s definitely an artist to keep an eye on.
Nice voice but having now listened to the all three releases I prefer her first album - A Stomach Is Burning - more of a straight up jazz album but more to my taste I suppose.
Yes, I missed it too. I was ready to dismiss this as another “girlie with guitar” pile of merde, but this is rather pleasant. Not sure I’m completely sold on it yet but I will give it another listen later.