Dahlia Wakefield - Close To Home CD Review

Dahlia Wakefield
Close To Home
Squirrelly Girl Music 776127223423
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A slow burning album
This is the first album from Canadian singer/songwriter Dahlia Wakefield. The album is made up of ten great songs that gel together perfectly. This is one of those slow burning albums – the more you listen, the more you will want to hear. Dahlia not only sings on this album she also plays acoustic guitar. The album starts off with a rocky song called Let’s Talk About Love. Dahlia’s voice is clear and polished throughout this album. One of Dahlia’s influences is Bonnie Raitt and this song shows just how much Bonnie’s music has had an impact on Dahlia. The second song on the album is simply called I. This is an enjoyable pop/rock song with an infectious chorus. You’re Coming Home sees the pace of the album drop a gear. This is a much gentler song with a pop/country feel. I Believe is a great song with plenty of angst in the lyrics. Written by Dahlia and Maryanne Schwartz this is a captivating song that sees Dahlia’s vocals switch between gentle/soft and rocky. Die For You is a beautiful song reminiscent in style of Linda Ronstadt. This is a song that penetrates the heart and will certainly get under the listeners skin. Heaven Knows shows off a different side to Dahlia’s vocals. This is a catchy song that has a dreamy feel about it in the verses and a bold anthemic feel in the chorus. Honestly is another song that has a pop/country feel. Dahlia’s vocals are warm and energetic. Most of Dahlia’s songs have a bold punchy chorus and this song is no exception. Meet Again Someday is a cheery pop song. Dahlia’s vocals on this song remind me a lot of those of Andrea Corr. This is a nice song to listen to on a warm sunny day. It has a fresh feel about it. Slipping Away is a classy pop song that sees Dahlia at her best once again. The album ends with a hidden song listed on the sleeve notes as Studio Babble. This is very much an unplugged song with little backing. Dahlia’s voice sounds perfect on this rather sinister song. It is definitely worth listening to the lyrics of this song – they are clever and well thought out. This final offering is a little gem that is just absolutely amazing.