Beth Rowley - Oh My Life
[Blue Thumb Records]
Published Tuesday, 5th February, 2008 at 5:22 PM
UK release date: 3rd March 2008
Written by David Adair
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Mingling heart-warming vocal clarity with soulful backing cooing and brassy instrumental cushioning, will help Beth Rowley whet appetites for her forthcoming album, ‘Little Dreamer’ (out 21/04/08 on Blue Thumb Records) .
This single, ‘Oh My Life’ is a good advertisement for Beth’s crispness and worldly projection that gives her the air of a calmer and more focused Amy Winehouse (imagine that!).
Building upon her well received EP ‘Little Dreamer’, Beth uses B-side ‘How Could You Ever Leave’ to instil a slower pace. Displaying her loved up side, as the romantic simplicity of the lyrics draw out;
"I waited right here for you to appear; so I could be by your side. I wore my red dress and shoes that you bought hoping that you might say; That you’re looking lovely today."
A blues lag then instils a sorrowful mood when the simple tale takes a twist towards rejection and unrequited love. Rowley has a powerful voice that she uses to good effect, but is careful not to labour it. This is a good start.
