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| Chick - No Gimmicks Rainbow Network Chick Atkinson has released No Gimmicks, the follow-up to her acclaimed debut Free Range, and it's a girl-powered treat for the ears. Who's Chick? She's a singer / songwriter of the timeless variety, a classical musician who has been honing her craft for as long as she can remember and a performer who has something to say. No Gimmicks is a solo release - although Chick has also been in plenty of bands too 0 and whilst she currently lives in Germany, Chick (just plain Chick, that's the name she goes by) is a British gal at heart. No Gimmicks is an accomplished release, with smooth production and excellent musicianship. It's pure pop and because it's the work of a singer / songwriter it is, not surprisingly, driven by the songs and the singing. Themes cover the waterfront, from traditional love songs to what Chick describes as "political pop." The opening song, 'Sexuality,' for example, is a sing-a-long excursion into queer questioning. It's not the kind of music that would give you a headache, unless you were the kind of person who has an aural allergy to laid-back, mellow, acoustic sounds. There are a few strings and some piano in there too, but the guitar and voice is really where it's at. Need comparisons? Chick sounds like Joni Mitchell, Everything But The Girl, Jewel and, naturally, Ani di Franco. Highlights include the aforementioned 'Sexuality,' but 'Same Difference' is also a beautifully paced love song that's worth a listen. Despite the delicacy of the melodies, Chick turns in some darker themes on this album, which hint at her richness as a songwriter and musical storyteller. What it might miss in originality or edge, it more than makes up for with earnest integrity and sheer talent. (Music/Interviews/Reviews July 2005 www.rainbownetwork.com)) DIVA Magazine 'Catchy pop from mysterious blonde Chick' (Issue 111 August 2005) Listener Comments We just got it and listened to it right away--we love it! No surprise there Lisa L, Kansas City Hey, I got your new CD and it is really awesome!!!!!!!!!!!! The music is great and I can tell that you have had some really good back up and mixing! Congratulations. Wayne M, Kansas City Thanks for sending me your new CD. I got it yesterday and have listened to you several times now....I LOVE IT! You sound so wonderful....each time I listen I hear something new..... "Same Difference" is my favorite....what a beautiful love song. "How Can I Lose?" and "Chasing Shadows" are right up there too. You are a talented writer indeed. Another thing I like about your music is your sense of timing/phrasing as you sing...you're timing is different and I love the way you sound. Your CD just gets better and better each time I listen.....I find myself humming as I go through my day . Donna F, Kansas City We have been listening to your lovely CD lately thank you. Anon , USA Remarkable songs. We much enjoyed your CD Anon, Newbury, UK You have done a very good job in London. Many thanks for your new record. I enjoy it very much. My favourite song is �RUN�. But you also have convinced two tough critics, my daughter and wife. They are the experts in music. Anon Munich, Germany Read the review of Free Range You don't have to be a music buff to write a review, so go on - have a go! Send your comments to [email protected] |
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