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Ripley Caine
Thrift Store Sweater
(self release)
Equipped with a voice that is both supple and brazen, Chicago singer-songwriter Ripley Caine, pours on the emotion and whips up a dreamy, swirling landscape in her new, Thrift Store Sweater. Passionate delivery combines with refreshing directness to make, "Sweater," a strong, expressive affair. Words cannot adequately express Ripley's curious method for making the ordinary details of life grow into a hallucinogenic flashback of feelings. Whether the wordless asides in the opener, 'Young Cat," or the hiccuping yodeling of the vibrant, "Pack Rat," Ripley wraps herself around each tune. It is a snug fit that propels her voice and acoustic guitar up against Aaron Weistrop's electric guitar, Erik Vaveris's bass and Justin Kramer's percussion to create an electrifying brand of folk. Relentless conviction and an unswerving determination make, "Thrift Store Sweater," a disc of deeply felt stories and poignant reflections, but it is the tight playing and hypnotic melodies that drive it home. For more details hook up with Ripley's web site: www.ripleycaine.com .
John Noyd |
