Kalen - Falling From The Sun

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Kalen - Falling From The Sun
2012, Kalen ListerFirst youtake a small town girl from Exeter, New Hampshire with a penchant for singingand songwriting.  Next, you provide herfertile mind with an Ivy League education. Finally, you turn her loose on the streets of Brooklyn to see whathappens next.  This isn’t exactly KalenLister’s story, but it’s not far off the mark. Kalen brings an exciting and intellectual approach to song craft on herdebut solo CD, Falling From The Sun.

Kalen starts off with "Island", an ethereal pop vocal tune reminiscentof early recordings from Maryen Cairns or Milla Jovovich. The composition isbuilt of complex layers that are realized with surprising clarity over a lightdance beat. "Fallen From The Sky" explores how good love goes badwhen obsession sets in. Kalen uses an elevation to angry rocker to show growingfrustration while layering ghost-like vocal chants over the top. The effect isstriking.

Kalen gets gritty on "Rabid Girl", a story song about a young woman'sdescent into alcoholism and the demons that drive her there. The urgent energyof this tune carries over into "Neda", which reverts a bit to Kalen'smore ethereal pop sound. Maintaining a bit of that gritty feel and channelingit into bluesy pop, Kalen's moves on into the dark and spritely kiss off song"Hit The Road". This is the most impressive vocal performance on thealbum thus far, and hints at greater musical depths that Kalen may not yet havetapped. Kalen strips things down to piano, strings and voice for the closingwaltz, "It Takes A Lifetime." This is a wow moment, as Kalenstruggles through insecurity and indecision to a nominal understanding that theconfusion and fear is a normal part of life. Elements of Tori Amos or SarahSlean can be heard here, but Kalen really makes the moment her own by singingvery much from the heart.

Kalen Listermakes a grand statement in bold hues, subtle rhythms and deftly crafted phraseson Falling From The Sun.  This is a nuanced EP that rewards patience,unfurling new layers with repeated listens. Kalen’s voice is enigmatic and warm, drawing you out of your listener’sisolation and involving you in the stories she spins.  She’ll leave you wanting more and more.Rating:           4 Stars(Out of 5)

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