Brave Enough

Album Review

This is an impressive initial release that many seasoned performers would be ecstatic to present to the public. It reveals a portion of what she is capable of now and at the same time reveals hints of what is to come. It is both a complete work and the beginning of a career that knows no limits. It displays traces of such eclectic interests as Ani DiFranco and Joni Mitchell, and the power of voice and the phrasing brings to mind the spells that Billie Holiday used to weave. Her voice is her main instrument and it can be at times subtle and soft or on other occasions a powerful torrent that sweeps you along with it. Her delivery is ever changing and this helps to make this a very interesting and impressive disc. The lyrics and songs are intelligent without being obscure and quirky. Yet she is unafraid of disclosing her quirks in an unabashed and delightful way. She wrote all the words and music on this disc as well as accompanying herself on piano and vocals.