![]() It’s really hard not to just love all of these songs. She writes with a familiar poetic that makes you feel like you’ve heard it all before but it’s true and new. It’s a beautiful melody that fits perfectly with Tivel’s unique phrasing. “Riverside Hotel” is a wonderfully thoughtful song about finding peace beside the water. It’s about a man at the end of what he can take in life the song tells a story that can be a bit of all of us, I think. “Dark Chandelier” is an unbelievable working class song. The song allows Tivel’s vocal to take over the space with confidence that is authentic more than powerful, more Joni Mitchell than Beyonce. The record begins with the captivating, “Illinois.” The imagery of the song is about travelling and understanding the world. The phrasing and pacing of the music is quite similar. If you’ve heard her good friend Jeffrey Martin (who she has toured and recorded with), you will hear that they share a musical style. Her songs are firmly in the folk tradition. She’s an incredibly talented folk singer. Frankly, Anna Tivel’s work deserves a review of its own. No matter what you call it, this is a can’t-miss album for lovers of classic American music styles. Maybe this album is better called Americana than folk because it covers so many different styles. The softness and gentleness sends chills right up your spine. The throwback sound on “Turtle Dove” feels like it could have been performed by a pop artist in the 50s. “Over There” actually is a really old standard that you’ve heard before, but Freeman’s vocal breathes new life into it. To give you an indication how I feel about “Ern and Zorry’s Sneakin Bitin Dog,” I Googled it to see who “originally did it” because I was convinced it was a cover it feels like it came right out of the hills with the Carter Sisters or something. There’s no singular sound, but they’re all so good in their own ways. “Lovers on the Run” feels like it could have come from a Stevie Nicks record and that’s what makes Freeman’s versatility so desirable. Instead it’s full of strings and life, like country was meant to be. It embodies that good, wholesome devotion of “country” life without, you know, the autotune and hip hop beats. ![]() The opening title track is about devotion and desire to be with someone. The songwriting is out of this world and her ability to sing with a heartfelt element is really exceptional. If you haven’t heard Dori Freeman’s vocals yet, you need to take some time to appreciate her. There are some incredible artists making music in this genre in the 21st century, so we want to highlight a few for you here today. ![]() ![]() If you’re a fan of folk music, you’re familiar with legends like Bonnie Raitt or Joni Mitchell, but you may not know the names of the women carrying on that torch today. ![]()
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