Laura Tsaggaris CD Review

Laura Tsaggaris
Keep Talking
Moon Punk Music 884501109291
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Laura’s vocal talents will warm the heart – they are so full of depth and character
Raised in Pittsburgh Laura Tsaggaris was a talented young athlete who left college with a degree in finance. Before leaving college Laura’s father gave her a gift – a guitar, that gift started Laura’s passion with music. Laura used the guitar as a way of working out her anxieties. Whilst working for a law firm in Washington Laura recorded her first album entitled PROOF. Following a tour to promote the album Laura decided to make music her full time occupation and started work on KEEP TALKING, her latest offering. Laura provides vocals and not surprisingly plays guitar on the album. Laura’s influences include Jeff Buckley, REM, Lucinda Williams, Suzanne Vega and Aimee Mann. Laura is joined on the album by Rob Clay, Sam Clowney and Bill Eagan. Warning Signs starts off the album. This is a catchy song and Laura’s voice has a delicate quality about it. Out Of My Mind is a pleasant song with a strong alt-country feel. Roads is a slower number, enjoyable and certainly a song worth several listens. Go And Do Everything (Again) sees the tempo rise once again. Another catchy song that is pleasant on the ear. The title number Keep Talking is a fine slow number. Laura proves on this song alone that she is a highly talented artist. The Politician is more of a pop/rock infused song but it still retains Laura’s trademark qualities. Red Hair is a striking song; Laura’s vocals remind me greatly of Suzanne Vega on this number. Under The Gun has more of a country/rock feel. This is another highly octave song. Winner’s Curse follows on in a similar vain. Get Yourself Right is a slow song. Laura’s vocals are rich and full of depth and character on this beautiful number. Catastrophic is another charming offering which allows Laura’s vocals to take centre stage. Laura’s voice is such a pleasure to listen to. Pilots has little backing allowing Laura’s vocals to guide the listener to the end of the album.