Bella McKendree, Silver Birch Review

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Bella McKendree, Silver Birch Review

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At 11, Bella McKendree started writing songs acapella. Soon afterwards, she added the piano. During this time, she was inspired by the blues and gospel music while starting to record in her dad’s garage-turned- studio. Throughout her teens, McKendree continued to cultivate her style. At 14 she began training in classical singing and at 17, her sister introduced her to the music of Jeff Buckley.  She is now releasing her debute LP, Silver Birch, on the heels of her successful 2017 E.P. Waiting. Her new album was recorded at Rak Studios and produced by Sean Hatton (Roo Panes), the album crosses an array of styles: from alt rock (Tori Amos, Wolf Alice) to Indie Folk (Fleet Foxes, Nick Mulvey). With eleven tracks that contains solid songwriting and McKendree’s wonderful singing.

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Positives:

Like Amos, her songs are enlivened with crafty lyrics and honest subjects. Filled with angst and fiery performances, Silver Birch is enlightened.

Bottom Line:

Mckendree’s voice is a buoyant and versatile instrument, her lyrics are bursting with refreshing honesty that pierce your heart and connect with wisdom. “The One I'll Always Love,” offers lilting themes and soaring vocals, while “Silver Birch,” is a poignant and introspective ballad with ethereal vocals and angelic resonances. A heavier beat on “Don't You Wanna Be Loved,” is reminiscent of Jewel. McKendree’s tunes are piano driven and offer a depth beyond her years. Each song traverses beautifully conceived emotions all anchored by the deeply personal lyrics and honesty McKendree exudes. That’s the short of it!

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