Crystal Shawanda (born July 26, 1983) is a Canadian blues and country music artist. Her surname translates to "Dawn of a New Day".
Career wise Crystal now chooses the blues route to her musical style, this even though she moved to Nashville. Well, it is blues music’s gain because this talented female singer has all the right credentials on her newest release. Ten well-crafted songs mixing, blues soul and a bit of Gospel all showcasing her amazing vocal range. First track; Midnight Blues hits the listener with rocking sassiness and firm groove and fine harmonies.
What Kind Of Man Is This; justifies her place as a powerful vocalist without forcing her vocals and there are some great guitar licks, the narrative in the middle is jaw dropping to listen to.
Rumpshaker, has that foot stomping blues beat a real dancefloor filler.
How Bad Do You Want It, slows the pace and shows Crystal’s soul side with sweet vocals punctuated by a big band sound.
How Bad Do You Want It, slows the pace and shows Crystal’s soul side with sweet vocals punctuated by a big band sound.
Why Do I Love You, is a slower ballad, a song to wrap the listener around on a wintry night, her vocals sweet as vintage whisky.
Her interpretation of Howlin Wolf’s Evil is divine, full of passion holding onto every word and note, harmonica tones soar with the tune, superb.
I Want My Soul Back brings the Gospel tones.
Her take on Celine Dion’s That’s Just The Women In Me is another highlight.
Hold Me, features a boogie woogie take accentuating fine backing harmonies.
Last song,
Take A Little Walk To The Moon has a gentle refrain, blues meets soul, with some lap steel waltz arrangement.
A stunning release, no fillers.
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