Acoustically Inclined is the first ever acoustic album from Vancouver-based singer/songwriter Norine Braun.
Over the course of eight studio albums Braun has established herself as an award winning jazz musician. The folk and jangle pop of Acoustically Inclined is a bit of a departure for Braun.
Dominated by Braun's surprisingly deep and impactful vocals, the album is a collection of sixteen coffee house-worthy tracks. Most of the songs consist of a simple arrangement of voice and spryly strummed guitar. The result is an extremely crisp sound.
If there was any doubt about the folk nature of the album it was blown away with "There's A Long, Long Trail A Winding". The prominent harmonica of the song make it easy to imagine Bob Dylan himself singing it.
"Climb The Mountain" stands out for the beautifully hopeful harmony vocals between Braun and guitarist Mark McKenzie. "Christmas Bells" should have a place as a Canadiana Christmas favorite.
Throw in a pretty straight ahead cover of "These Boots Are Made for Walkin" and you have a decent little record.
Best tracks: "Climb the Mountain", "Truth and Dares"
Track listing for Acoustically Inclined:
- Truth and Dares
- Another Man's Fate
- Ballad Of Magic Man
- Take Back the Power
- Christmas Bells
- Love & Not Fear
- Miles To Go
- Dreams
- There's a Long, Long Trail a Winding
- Little Girl With Golden Hair
- Junkie
- Be Brave
- Persephone
- Human Kindness
- Climb the Mountain
- These Boots Are Made for Walkin
6.5
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