Carol Pacey & The Honey Shakers
Bliss
Self-Released
I first heard of this Tempe band from Big Stir Records' singles comp, Vol. 4 and really liked what I heard.
Bliss, their third album, reminds me a bit of Neko Case’s debut, The Virginian, but I like it a lot better, as this band’s Americana thrash is much livelier and not trad, and Pacey’s soulful singing is more forthcoming emotionally and lyrically. I also like the way she takes no guff and isn't mournful about it. The rest of the band, Andy Borunda on electric guitar, Benno DeLuca on drums, and Dante Fiorenza on bass sound great. Pacey’s acoustic guitar playing adds texture and detail.
If you want something different, not run of the mill country or Americana, I think you will really enjoy this album.
Andrea Weiss
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