Kathryn Swezy | Little Seasons

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Little Seasons

by Kathryn Swezy

Genre: Pop: Folky Pop
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1. Never Seen Ohio
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2. Fallen Idols
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3. Better Place
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4. Brilliant Beginner
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5. Good and Faithful
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6. Little Seasons
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ABOUT THIS ALBUM


Album Notes
"From the warm chamber pop of 'Brilliant Beginner' to the melodic folk rock of 'Never Seen Ohio,' Kathy Swezy's original music is a pure pleasure for those who like their adult alternative with ample intelligence, and sealed with a kick. The listener is sure to hear sounds and textures that recall Over the Rhine, Innocence Mission and Julie Miller, but the sound is pure Swezy—a reflection of her tenure as leader of Paste magazine favorites, the Blue Lit Souls. Highly recommended!"

Lou Carlozo, popular music critic, Christian Century

After shifting her focus from performing to motherhood and a move West, Kathryn Swezy is back with a eclectic 6-song EP entitled "Little Seasons." Collaborating with long-time friend and fellow musician Randy Kerkman as producer of the album, Swezy's lyrics touch on loss and mid-life crisis as well as the bittersweet flavors of faith, hope, and redemption. Shifting from the ethereal feel of her former band, Blue Lit Souls, the new album drives a bit harder while featuring mandolin, tin whistle, accordion, and trumpet in the instrumental mix.


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Amy

Sounds Great
Kathy,
So proud of you! Just got the CD in the mail yesterday! LOVE IT! I forgot what a great voice you have!
Good Job! :o)

remember the days back at Saint Gregories singing in the Chior!

Jeronimus

Classic Folk Rock
With a voice that calls to mind the earnest longing of Sandy Denny and the alt-rock hip of Neko Case, Kathryn Swezy carves out a warm cozy spot in the heart of the folk and alt-rock spectrum. Or should we call that a Better Place? This is music from the wise and passionate heart sung with expert band and production support. There's a rich palette of instrumental tones and styles working throughout this album. While they all have a family resemblance, each song is a unique combination of story and musical color. ~ Highly Recommended ~

Timothy

A Brilliant Beginner
From start to finish, Little Seasons is a tight, focused album that hits all the marks. Swezy pens lyrics that serve up smart explorations of life, while her versatile voice moves from winsome to subtle to meet the mood. The jaunty and eclectic instrumentation includes mandolin, accordion, trumpet, dobro, and more. Little Seasons is big on thoughtful musings and memorable hooks.

Jim Quinn

Strong songwriting
Kathryn Swezy leads the listener inside worlds we might otherwise pass by. “Little Seasons,” “Fallen Idols,” and other songs on her new album showcase her love of storytelling, and her confidence in her vocal range allows her to offer choir-bred melodic flourishes – and, in “Better Place,” perfect spoken-word accents - when we might have expected more conventional solutions. She is working with a good team here, and they let her present songs with strong harmonies and full studio production (like “Brilliant Beginner,” with its trumpets and chimes) as well as the quiet, mandolin-driven lines, in “Never Seen Ohio” and others, that form the foundation of her craft. It’s a pleasure to hear her in this setting.