| Coleman, Chelsea / Lullabies And Leavin' Songs |
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| Album: | Lullabies And Leavin' Songs | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Coleman, Chelsea | Added: | Nov 2011 | |
| Label: | Self-Release | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2012-03-10 | Pull Date: | 2012-05-12 |
| Week Ending: | May 13 | Mar 25 |
| Airplays: | 1 | 1 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Jan 19, 2018: | Traditions - Women's March Edition This Thunder | 3. | Mar 18, 2012: | That's Not Bluegrass This Thunder | |
| 2. | May 10, 2012: | Nick&Noah: The Radio Show Wearin' My Heart | ||||
| Album Review |
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| Be Sharp Reviewed 2012-03-04 | ||
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Berkeley based singer/songwriter/guitarist Chelsea Coleman’s debut EP is a likeable record, ranging stylistically from bright country-pop to spare folk. Her voice is a strong pop mezzo with just a hint of country (like, say, Mary Chapin Carpenter or Sheryl Crow). The songwriting here is very good: pretty on the outside, thoughtful & sad on the inside. No FCC issues. 1 ** Mid-tempo. Strummed 12-string, spooky lap steel. She’s thinking about leavin’. (4:16) 2 ** Slow beautiful ballad. Starts with just voice and finger-style acoustic; a full band joins: piano, bass, drums. She’s thinking about what it’ll be like after leaving. (4:52) 3 * Slow lullaby. Lovely, sad melody. She sings two voice tracks, backed by guitar, plus a gentle upright bass and drums. She’s alone now with just the baby. (5:11) 4 ** Very slow. Like Gillian Welsh might do: Americana feel, acoustic guitars, male harmony. A young woman anticipates her future with resignation and determination. (5:25) 5 *** Up-tempo for once. Country pop with a catchy tune, an especially strong vocal, and band accompaniment. She’s decided to remain unattached. (4:21) 6 *** Mid-tempo. Beautiful, well-sung folk song. Hints of rain include a melodic sample of “it’s raining, it’s pouring” and guitar picking that suggests Dylan’s “Buckets of Rain.” A sad cello accompanies. She’s sad and hurt, but still holding her head up and persevering. (5:22) | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | This Feeling This Feeling | 4. | One More Year | |||
| 2. | When The Dam Bursts | 5. | Wearin' My Heart | |||
| 3. | Vera Vera | 6. | This Thunder |