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MELISSA FERRICK
Listen Hard
Right On Records
Www.melissaferrick.com
A sputtering spitfire of catharsis and conviction, Melissa Ferrick's strong arms and quick wrists turns her guitar into a mighty instrument of swift deliverance. Armed with
a commanding voice that resembles a more intense Joan Armatrading, Melissa adds the propulsive drumming of Brian Winton along with guest appearances from Catie Curtis, Dan Bern and Sara Lee to make "Listen Hard" her
most effective release yet. Hurtling words with undisputed passion, Melissa possesses the rare combination of talent, self-awareness and gumption to capture truth with combustible directness, turning her desires
into universal themes of longing and her dreams the stuff of trial and compassion. Rousing, rambunctious and robust "Listen" urges and purges with caffeinated choruses and evangelical pleads. The effect is electric,
breathless and immediately
satisfying.
John Noyd
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