| Williamson, Jess / Cosmic Wink |
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| Album: | Cosmic Wink | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Williamson, Jess | Added: | Jul 2018 | |
| Label: | Mexican Summer | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2018-07-27 | Pull Date: | 2018-09-28 |
| Week Ending: | Sep 30 | Sep 16 | Sep 9 | Sep 2 | Aug 26 | Aug 19 | Aug 12 | Aug 5 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Sep 29, 2018: | Music Casserole Forever | 4. | Sep 07, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Mama Proud | |
| 2. | Sep 28, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler I See The White | 5. | Aug 31, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler I See The White | |
| 3. | Sep 14, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Awakening Baby | 6. | Aug 24, 2018: | KZSU Time Traveler Mama Proud |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2018-07-17 | ||
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“Cosmic Wink” Jess Williamson L.A.-based singer-songwriter is back with her third album that takes her in an entirely new direction with more of a full band sound that’s alt-folk or alternative rock with a nod toward psych, compared with the melancholy Texas twang of her past efforts. Although most of the songs are about affairs of the heart, the feeling is more upbeat with a newfound confidence in life’s direction. Most of the songs are guitar-driven, with solid rhythm tracks and synthesizers and other keyboards woven in as needed. — Francis D. Recommended: 1, 4, 6, 2, 9. No FCCs noted. 1. (3:25) I See The White — Big strumming guitar. Leisurely rhythm. Laid-back, almost droning vocals. **** 2. (2:41) Awakening Baby — A warm love song washing over you. Even more languorous, almost sleepy with a hint of an island rhythm. Jangly, reverbed guitar. *** 3. (3:47) White Bird — Swingy with a simple chord progression. A bit repetitive, but does build into a bigger psych-y ending. 4. (4:21) Wild Rain — Darker and more deliberate. Sustained synth notes. Halting, pensive vocals. *** 5. (3:36) Thunder Song — Opens with a cappella vocals. Evolves into a pleading, soulful ballad with ringing guitar, swirling synths and march-like snare drum. 6. (5:57) Mama Proud — Chimey guitar. Shuffling rhythm under hypnotizing vocals. *** 7. (4:28) Dream State — Sultry and bluesy psych anthem. 8. (4:51) Forever — Ethereal and dream-like. Throaty guitars. Shimmering synths. 9. (4:16) Love On The Piano — Highly personal and reassured. Mystical feeling. Fingerpicked guitar. Piano. Sweet, vulnerable vocals. *** | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | I See The White | 5. | Thunder Song | |||
| 2. | Awakening Baby | 6. | Mama Proud | |||
| 3. | White Bird | 7. | Dream State | |||
| 4. | Wild Rain | 8. | Forever | |||
| 9. | Love On The Piano | |||||