Kiely Connell’s debut album does not sound like a debut album. She seems to have the confidence of an industry veteran. You can hear her channeling some of those veterans, like childhood favorites like Joan Baez and Joni Mitchell. Her songs are arranged & delivered in a similar manner. Soulful, folky & storyteller. Also in the way which she wears her heart on her sleeve and pours it all out for everyone to hear, captivating the listener. And while these legendary songbirds are present in her songs – her voice is flirting more with a class of powerhouses. The Brandi Carlile’s and Rhiannon Giddens of the world. Kiely Connell can flat out sing. This was evident to everyone involved with making this record, which is why I’m guessing her voice is front and center. With musicianship being minimal and subtle throughout Calumet Queen, it gives you the opportunity to really hear the stories she’s telling and how incredibly talented Connell is. This is the kind of album that entices you to take the long way home, or to possibly drive away from home without a destination in mind. Connell sings about the hardships of life that so many can relate to in one way or another. I think that’s why it feels so comforting to listen to such dismal songs. That in itself is a true accomplishment. After listening to Calumet Queen, this “rustbelt roots” star has nothing to prove but plenty to showcase for us. And I am here for it.
– @meanwhile_in_music
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