I disagree very strongly indeed with the absurd assertion that the Corrs cannot "write decent songs." What a load of bobbins. :(
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This record isn`t just about a neat collection of songs with enough musical diversity to have wide appeal and enough stability at it`s core to weave a thread of unity between the songs. It`s not even about the great vocals in "Show Me Where..." and the acoustic "Place to Find You". This is about Jane`s dream and about how her life has turned out.
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Following on from the good reception of her first album in 2002, 'Close Up And Real', British singer/songwriter Jane's second CD was recorded during what is described as a "painful time" in her life. This is clearly reflected in her lyrics, which look at saying goodbye to loved ones, waiting for signs to carry on, plus the themes of blame and responsibility. But during her painful journey, she has used the time wisely to touch upon several musical genres, many of which feature on the album, which she has dedicated to "those who wait." From the Bob Dylan-esque use of acoustic guitar and harmonica of the first track, "Never Thought It Was Love", Jane immediately moves to floaty and echoey pop for her second offering, "Place To Find You". And just when you think you know what's coming next, the funk-influenced introduction of" Show Me Where The Lonely People Go" takes you down another musical road. These musical twists and turns continue through the 10 songs and make use of everything from country rock to Enya-like atmospheres in what is a predominantly upbeat and certainly enjoyable collection from someone who deserves recognition as a singer/songwriter. The last words on her lyric sheet are "you were waiting so long." I hope she doesn't have to for much longer.
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Jane is a singer/songwriter/guitarist that has been writing for a long time, but only over the last few years has done anything about it. Her 10 track, 2nd album is a range of calm acoustic and pop songs. The album is very well produced (Mark Street) and the songs are well structured. Some of the tracks conjure up sounds of modern country and western, while others have the ‘wanna be high street chart’ sound to them.Jane’s vocal sound is a kind of American country Dido, with about the same range. It has a sweet general sound to it...These are the types of songs that would go well on a soundtrack to a Bridget Jones type film or possibly do as background music.
‘Never To Blame’ has a bit of a Zero 7 sound, nice percussion, a laid back style, and a good groove
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