Singer-songwriter Lisa Michelle Anderson releases her new long player, Get To Somewhere, an album drenched in flavors of Americana, folk, and rock elements.
Talking about the album, Anderson shares, “At 18, I had to choose between Nashville and California, and I went west—working odd jobs, including as a knife thrower’s assistant, just to keep my dream alive. That feeling of restlessness and needing to move forward has never left me, and ‘Get to Somewhere’ is my way of sharing that part of my story.”
For Anderson, it all began when she was 16 years old. She was living in Australia and picked up a guitar for the first time. One thing led to another, and a hobby turned into her raison d’être. By the time she was 18, she was performing in Branson, Missouri, followed by playing in a country band in a San Diego biker bar.
Because of her appealing sound and her notable voice, Anderson’s music invites attention: she was voted Best Singer-Songwriter by the Minnesota Music Academy and has opened for artists such as Warren Zevon and The Jayhawks.
Comprising nine tracks, entry points on Get to Somewhere include “Nickel and Dime,” with its gleaming, at times gritty textures, topped by Anderson’s silky vocals that reveal a delicious fringe of whispery tones.
A personal favorite because of its shimmering intro and drifting flow, “Were You Singing to Me” glides forth on creamy, swaying surfaces of gentle folk-rock tinted with elusive hints of Latin flushes. While “Goin’ Where Joni Went” allows Anderson to display the splendid richness of her evocative voice.
For some reason, the beautiful vocal textures of “Fell into Love” conjure up memories of Heart’s “Dog and Butterfly.” There’s a gorgeous, quixotic quality to Anderson’s voice. Another favorite because of its low-slung, almost floating feel, “Flags and Flowers” juxtaposes life and hope against the inevitability of death. Anderson’s voice perfectly captures the emotional essence of both concepts.
“Tried careful not to step on / Any headstones / By dark we all / Had to get back home / You said life is for livin’ / Love is hope / Life is for livin’ / Love is hope.”
Veering off through folk, Americana, and rock echoes, the latest album by Lisa Michelle Anderson renders life in soft, technicolored emotions.
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