Unlike her previous album, which focused on vocal sounds and
rhythms, Lis Addison’s new release features songs with lyrics. As always,
though, social conscience is at the center of this unique artist’s work.
Originally intended as a musical, Crown in the Sky revolves around Addison’s concerns with “Mother
Urth and her children.” Addison’s cautionary lyrics and firm vocals, the
keyboard/synthesizer electronica instrumentation by her, her husband, and their
musical cohorts (including the women and children of the Kamba tribe from Kenya on one
track), and the environmentally aware songwriting give this CD the sound and
feel of a female version of a new age pop/rock album by Sting, when he was
relevant and good. As a result, this makes the disc more accessible to people
who may not usually seek out conscientious new age music.
This is a highly enjoyable album for those who like pop/rock
vocals with a progressive green message and new age and world music synth
sounds.
--Raj
Manoharan
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