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The singer/songwriter trip isn’t really my thing. Sure, there are exceptions (Lou Reed, Roy Harper, Thalia Zedek), but for the most part, if I’m gonna listen to a solo artist, they’ll probably be generating some ungodly noise out of feedback and static. So what makes Rachel Lynn so appealing?
Well, for starters, the girl’s got pipes. I mean, she can really sing. Her bio states that she’s classically trained, but she doesn’t let her technique get in the way of feeling the truth of the lyrics she’s singing. It’s a soulful voice expressing sorrow, love and confident pride all at once.
Her songs aren’t bad, either. “Abide” opens with a lilting melody that allows Rachel’s voice to dance freely, while “Lay Here” offers a sparse arrangement recalling classic soul, particularly Otis Redding and his legendary guitarist Steve Cropper. Where “The Bar Song” could have been penned by Sex and the City‘s Carrie Bradshaw in one of her moods, “My Fate” and “Under My Skin” somehow recall the flighty stream of consciousness of Edie Brickell.
And so, over five songs, we glimpse into the humble origins of a budding talent, a girl who’s prepared to pay her dues and embrace the struggle before her because the reward is truly worth it. Join Rachel Lynn on her journey and watch her soar.
