CATHERINE
ELMS - 'So Far From Whole' CD review
You
may know Catherine from one of a number of places; for her
involvement in zines (and her blog SPILL THE ZINES), her work for the
Swansea Feminist Network, or even for this, her solo musical project.
I know, busy lady, right? Anyway, this four track EP is her latest
(and I believe third?) release, and is a bit of a cracker. There'll
be obvious comparisons to make to TORI AMOS, KATE BUSH and PJ HARVEY,
but Catherine, who contributes piano / keyboards, bass, and vocals to
her tracks, with guitars and drums coming from a selection of family
and friends, brings a fantastic rock / grunge vibe to the table,
making for a really full, powerful, and dark yet emotional listening
experience, with a strong feminist backbone, including lyrics about a
woman's right to be on stage instead of in the crowd. Personally my
two faves on here are the last two; 'Not Enough' for that brilliant,
chant-like chorus, and the closing title track for the wonderful
piano melody, but a great EP all round.
xox
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