Sheila Marshall - What If I Was

Powerful vocals, rocky blues infused country songs and some top quality instrumentationSheila Marshall is an exciting modern country singer with bags of talent and amazing vocals. Sheila’s music combines country with roots, blues and soul. Sheila’s new album WHAT IF I WAS features eleven stunning tracks and was co-produced by Kyle Cook, lead guitarist with Matchbox 20. The album kicks off with the title track What If I Was. Instantly you can tell that you are listening to something special. Sheila’s vocals are raspy and have a distinct edge about them. There are hints of Wynonna Judd mixed with Bonnie Raitt. What If I Was is an up-beat song with a strong rocky/blues feel. What Will You Say sees the mood lighten a little. This is a top quality country song. Sheila’s vocals are spot on here making this song a real pleasure to listen to. Story Ends is another excellent song. There are many sides to Sheila Marshall’s singing and vocal talents and with each of the three opening songs you see one of those sides. Even If It Hurts is a rocky country song. Nothin's Been Right is a real highlight; this is most definitely a country song through and through. Brand New Day is a country/pop song with more emphasis on the country. Sheila’s vocals are very pleasurable to listen to. Livin’ On Love is a blues infused country song with a strong rock vibe. I am reminded here of Reba McEntire on some of her heavier numbers. Believe is a slow song, Sheila’s vocals are softer on this ballad. At times Sheila’s vocals bring to mind Martina McBride on some of her earlier albums. Angel From Montgomery, will sound familiar to many listeners. Sheila is joined on vocals here by Jeremy Plato. Going Down is a fast paced rocky country song. The backing instrumentation on this song sounds amazing and is worth a close listen. The final offering on this delightful album is The Big Revival. This is a blues infused rock/country song. This song suits its place at the end of the album with its heavy backing instrumentation and vocals. Overall this is an album packed with an interesting mix of songs. The highlight throughout has to be Sheila’s stunning vocals.