Gemma Ray - Hard Shoulder
by Anthony Strutt
published: 27 / 3 / 2008
Label:
Bronzerat records
Format: 7"
intro
50's influenced, cinematic-sounding pop on impressive new single from Essex-based singer, Gemma Ray
Gemma Ray hails from Essex and has a vocal that recalls Julee Cruise singing on ‘Blue Velvet’. ‘Hard Shoulder’ has a classic 50's mournful, cinematic sound.It is sad in its delivery, but has much more charm than mockneys such as Lily Allen and Kate Nash. ‘Name Your Lord’, its B side, is more guitar based.Gemma sounds on it like PJ Harvey, but more brooding. She has just finished recorded her debut album, ‘The Leader’ . It is produced by Michael J Sheehy, who was formerly the front man with Dream Film City Club, Joy Division fans’ favourite other band.
Track Listing:-
1 Hard Shoulder2 Name Your Lord
Band Links:-
http://gemmaray.tv/https://www.facebook.com/gemmaraymusic
https://twitter.com/gemmaraymusic
https://www.youtube.com/user/GemmaRayTV
https://www.instagram.com/gemma_ray/
http://theonlywayisgemmaray.tumblr.com/
Label Links:-
http://bronzerat.com/https://www.facebook.com/bronzeratrecords
https://twitter.com/bronze_rat
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