Juliet Lawson Returns With The EP Songs From The Suitcase…’
Having released her first album Boo back in 1972, Lawsons career in the music industry has been eventful to say the least. Seen as a British version of Joni Mitchell in the early days of her career, Lawson promised much and was predicted to be one of the Superstars of 74 (Record Mirror), along with Linda Ronstadt and Cockney Rebel. Despite the positive reviews and praise Lawson received for Boo, this never transmitted into wide-scale success for a variety of outside factors. However, her dedicated cult following has been sustained throughout her career, which has seen her independently release two subsequent LPs, The One That Got Away and Where Im Coming From, as well as a best of entitled Closer.
Listening to Songs From The Suitcase… it is apparent that Lawsons talents are clearer than ever. Wielding the abilities of an experienced and talented songwriter, Lawson moves seamlessly between blues, jazz, folk and soul. Record opener, The Skin Youre In, begins with deft blues guitar, cool rhythms and an intelligent use of violin. Lawsons delicate and calming voice works perfectly in the piece, whilst simultaneously adding subtle piano chords. Melancholy Blue is more of a jazz ballad, utilising soft percussion, piano and melodic clarinet. The musicianship and restraint of Lawson is impeccable. Elsewhere, Waste of a Woman is a wistful, more upbeat piece with a hint of Eastern Europe, whilst A Woman Passer By On The Street is a melodically rich, slow and rather beautiful piece.
Writing some of her strongest material since Boo, Juliet Lawson has proved her capacities at writing timeless classics. Her varied influences and musical career have merely added to her unique, refined sound. Songs From The Suitcase… is truly a work which must not be overlooked.
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