Sarah Shannon – City Morning Song
Sarah Shannon earned a reputation for her striking vocals in her days with 1990s indie-rockers Velocity Girl. On her second solo album, Shannon pushes further away from her rock past with a memorable collection of light and breezy adult pop. The influence of Burt Bacharachs distinctive compositional style is evident throughout as her gorgeous vocals traipse purposefully around the meandering piano, brass and string passages that define the discs overall feel. On her previous solo effort, Shannon only hinted at her musics ability to transcend her past and to touch a whole new audience. With City Morning Song, she has crafted a contemporary pop gem.