Veronica Puleo
Read Between The Lives
Self-released 634479521706
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An interesting and evocative lyrical journey infused with cultural influences
Born in Saddle Brook, New Jersey Veronica Puleo has lived all over the United States – Miami, New York and Los Angeles. These places have influenced her music through their different cultures. Veronica writes songs that she believes a listener will want to hear. Female artists like Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco and Natalie Merchant have inspired Veronica to tell good stories about life and the struggles people have in life through her music. Her music is raw and touches on many styles from country to folk and rock to blues. Her lyrics are honest and harsh, dealing with issues every one of us can relate to, at times holding little back. Listeners are left enthralled and begging to hear more. The album starts off with a lyrically strong song called It’s Better. This song combines country with folk and shows off Veronica’s superior singing and song writing qualities. A fine song to start off this debut album. I’m Still Me is an outstanding number about the loss of a person’s identity, hence the title. Many listeners will relate to the fine lyrics in this song. Rearview Mirror is a more upbeat song again with striking lyrics and catchy backing music. Mt. Song is full of great vocal harmonies and is reminiscent in style of Lucy Kaplansky. An outstanding song! Relentless sees Veronica’s style change dramatically. This is a blues infused number with a really rocky sound. The sudden change in tempo and style at first seems to spoil the album but after a few listens you realise just how good this song is. Love Me Too is a classy song that really gives Veronica’s vocals a chance to shine. There is plenty of angst contained in this song. By Now is a heavier number that gets better with a few listens. If you like Bonnie Raitt you will love Veronica’s rockier/blues sound. Light Of Truth is stunning and is definitely a song worth listening to. Lynda is full of haunting lyrics but is once again a heavier number. The final offering leans towards Veronica’s heritage as it is a traditional Sicilian folk song entitled Vitti Na Crozza. Although enjoyable to listen it seems slightly out of place as it is so different from the rest of the album.
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