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Caitlin Linney: A new old soul
Caitlin Linney might be just 23. But her songwriting and singing make her an old soul who speaks from experience. “Home” will make you want to turn it up and sing along, as a good country pop cover should.
Other tracks, though, reveal the depth and dimension of both Linney’s voice and her vision. “Heartbeat” grasps the magnitude of the near-loss of her father: “You’re the only man that I’ll ever need.” Elsewhere on the life spectrum, “Marie” is an aching ode to an expectant young mother with cancer that threatens mother and child.
These are not feel-good songs, but they’re songs that make us feel good just the same -- uplifted by the human capacity for love, sacrifice and healing . . . and buoyed by the promise of a new generation of wise young artists like Caitlin Linney.
Lisa Selner, Principal, Lisa Selner Creative
Linney Finds Her 'Home' In Debut
Though Caitlin Linney was raised in North Carolina, she finds herself at a milestone in Southern California. Her debut album (released December 4) is a satisfying compliment to her natural beauty and
musical flair.
Pop Superstar is written all over the lead off track, "Home." However, Linney's down-to-earth demeanor bleeds on the album to give the album a personal and mature undertone.
With light melodies through out songs such as "Poison," Linney gives a clear indicator that she could fit alongside Lady Antebellum or The Band Perry.
Guitar solos help dazzle songs such as "Crazy" and "Runaway". But make no mistake, Linney is the star.
'Now we're holding on because we're running out of time,' Linney gently croons over the easy listener "Heartbeat." Even the full-sounding "Never Gonna Be" never has a chance to diminish the quality breathless moments of Linney's voice.
A clear highlight for Linney's debut is an ode to the purity of love on "Paradise." In one of the most lyrically sincere tracks, the hugs and kisses nearly descend from the speakers with the heartfelt piano ballad.
Much of today's music has lost or at least have misplaced some of the sincerity that used to lace early 50s and 60s music. Through out the album, Linney’s precious voice can be accompanied by romantic and heart-torn lyrics but most importantly, honesty. Sincerity is felt with each strum of the guitar and passion is the chain that links it all together wonderfully. With arrangements perfectly crafted and songwriting professionally constructed, Linney has every right to proclaim what she proclaims in “Marie”: “it’s a good life and I'm going to give you everything to enjoy the ride.”
Alex Bishop, cometogetherovermusic.com
The Studio City - Sherman Oaks - Encino News
Feb. 2013