Linda McLean

CD: No Language
(Nettwerk)

Linda McLean - No Language (Bongo Beat)

Canadian artist McLean treads a similar path to Kathleen Edwards in that she makes roots orientated rock music with her husband Andy, who co-writes the music and plays the guitars. McLean writes the words and sings in a strong, gritty voice that delivers these songs of displacement, relationships and the inevitability of change. The four piece band offer some robust roots revivalism. Guitar, bass, drums and keyboards all emphasizing the core emotions that underpin these songs. The album, as a whole feels good and delivers the kind of strong statement of intent that you don't often recognize on a first acquaintance. McLean is continuing a tradition of strong female music exponents rather than inventing or delivering anything new, but she does it with a sense of genuine emotion that it transcends any language.

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