Linda McLean Band
Linda McLean (lead vocals, guitar)
Andy McLean (lead guitars, back up vocals)
John Switzer (bass)
Gary Craig (drums, percussion)
Influences
Rogers, Hammerstein, Hart, The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, Rolling Stones, Doors, Kinks, Animals, Yes, Alice Cooper, JJ Cale, Leonard Cohen, Neil Young, Joni Mitchell, David Bowie, Bruce Cockburn, Jackson Browne, The Band, Joe Jackson, Laurie Anderson, Sting, Peter Gabriel, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Lucinda Williams, JS Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Berlioz, Verdi, Mahler, Maria Callas, Janet Baker
Once in a great while, out of the blue, comes an indie masterpiece. Such is the case of Linda McLean. This is the Canadian’s second album and it contains the accessible folk-pop blend that garnered her a wide audience on her BETTY’S ROOM debut, but also steps out, adding some rootsy rock touches that could broaden her fan base. Produced by roots veteran John Whynot, who has worked with the likes of Kathleen Edwards, Lucinda Williams, Bruce Cockburn, Blue Rodeo, in the past, this album scores with memorable hooks. The songs are mainly the work of Linda and her partner Andy McLean (who also plays guitars and mandolin). She opens with the infectious Love Nor Money, which insinuates the mind in a pleasant way with just one listen. There’s another compelling hook on How Strong Is Your Sorrow with powerful harmonies on the chorus.
Though the songs have instantly memorable melodies and infectious choruses, the lyrics are all well-written creating word pictures of the trials and tribulations of every day life. Calling is a deeply-thought song that you will find yourself returning to again and again. With its Police guitar figures on the verses and shuffle groove on the chorus, Amsterdam Canals suggests an alternate path for the inevitable blending of traditional country, folk and 1980s pop. This is a record full of impeccable songwriting, inventive musical arrangements and great, sensitive vocal work. One not to be missed.
Alan Crockett, Editor MAVERICK MAGAZINE, UK.
Linda McLean can mix it with the best, radio friendly rock is just one facet in the diamond of a major talent....While she will justifiably find herself bracketed alongside the very best of today's original thinking singer-songwriters, she has a unique quality that causes you to doubt simple labels. No Language is an example of how complete an album can be, when it's left to the tender mercies of the likes of Linda McLean.
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Thank you for the friendship and the good music, as well as the beautiful compositions and the good rythmic, the terrific guitar and the magnificent voices.Sound and very well-kept arrangement. Beautiful and long musical journey.
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Ask for Claude, I will be there to answer your questions and give information: June 18- 19th / 4 to 7 o’clock Balzac’s Coffee Roastery 55 Mill Street, Building #60, Distillery District, Toronto
It was a good show on the 13th. I hope that you do not think that I (we) are stalking you. I spend a lot of time finding good music, and I prefer to see people from 12 feet, rather than 500 feet. Carol and I have friends who are retiring and building their new home on Mary Lake. We are all coming to see you in Huntsville in July. Have fun!
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