The Blistering Sun
© Copyright-Rachael Sage
Record Label: MPress Records
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Rachael Sage's seventh album, The Blistering Sun, "focuses on the rare moments where action follows instinct, without procrastination". The 15 tracks of "wildly expressive, moody, edgy folk" (Paste), show Sage at her most adventurous, both topically and musically. An uncompromising urgency to stay true to one's vision — whether it be creative ("Featherwoman"), romantic ("Proof"), or in terms of maintaining dignity in the face of tragedy ("93 Maidens") — is the unwavering throughline. Year-round touring has given her voice a new level of expressiveness in the studio, and The Blistering Sun reveals a restless spirit transforming chaos into opportunity. To capture her vision, Sage enlisted a colorful array of A-list musicians including violinist Allison Cornell (Cyndi Lauper), drummer Dean Sharp (Moby), guitarist Jack Petruzelli (Rufus Wainwright), bassist Todd Sickafoose (Ani DiFranco) and cellist Julia Kent (Antony & The Johnsons). The CD was recorded by longtime collaborator John Shyloski and mixed by Kevin Killen (Prince, Duncan Sheik, Elvis Costello).
For Upcoming Tour Dates, visit www.rachaelsage.com OR www.myspace.com/rachaelsage.
For more information, interview requests and photos please contact: MPress Records, press@mpressrecords.com, 877-878-7243.
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Colorfully Delicious!
author: Angela Cook
She is fantastic! She is even better live if that is possible. I'm happily exploring all of her CDs and finding many gems. Her songs are strong sensitive and passionate.
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quite a buffet
author: Ken Lawrence
The Title says it all. It's like going to a fine restaurant and every course is something wonderfully different. Yeah, what do you expect from rachael Sage.
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Rachael Sage Delivers!
author: Michael Canter - SonicJive.com
Once again……..Rachael Sage delivers.
The Blistering Sun (MPress Records) stands as a timeless release. It's full of surprises. The album haunts like a Tori Amos record, swings to pop and jazz, gets down with some acoustic blues, and even a jazzy-beat-poet reflection of pop-stardom, all the while maintaining its straight-up folksy vibe.
The second track, Featherwoman, really brings out the elegance Rachael is so effortlessly capable of. Likewise, the singer/songwriter shows a soulful and scornful side on Violet or Blue and on Lonely Streets. Wildfire is a pop treasure and historical impact not withstanding, 93 Maidens is a heavy-hearted meditation based on the letters of Chaya Feldman who, along with 92 other Jewish girls, chose suicide over forced prostitution and imprisonment by the Nazis during World War II.
Simply put, Rachael's vocals bring to life every word she breathes. She continues throughout the disc to work in meaningful and relevant lyrics with her soulful singing.
Rachael plays keyboards in addition to doing the vocals on this release. Her band is top-notch, and their musicianship cannot be overstated. Perhaps the most telling feature of the album is what she and the band don't do with these songs. They don't pack each tune with as much sound as possible. Every song allows the listener room to breathe and a chance to interpret. Rachael never overstates her vocals and hangs back enough to let each track flow.
--Michael Canter
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We love "The Blistering Sun"!
author: cloud nine and cloud seven
Internet Music Radio, "Gone Fishing for Blue Skies", loves the world of Rachael Sage.
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