Jo Bartlett - Highway Found EP
by Maarten Schiethart
published: 13 / 6 / 2014

Label:
Strike Back Records
Format: CDS
intro
Flawed but sometimes excellent debut EP from London-based folk pop artist, Jo Bartlett
One of England's finest voices returns with a modest EP, which is available on download only. The title track is somewhat flat and twee but 'Measure of the Storm' brings about a startling change due to some twang and its challenging melody. Jo Bartlett's folk pop and lovely voice need a sharper edge, but like so much pop music today has narratives rather than melodies. 'Rising to the Bait' begins rather mediocrely yet becomes almost exciting towards the end. 'Suitable Drama' delivers as promised, with whirling strings and waltzing rushes. Half unremarkable, half great.
Track Listing:-
1 Highway Found2 Measure of The Storm
3 Rising to The Bait
4 Suitable Drama
Band Links:-
https://www.facebook.com/JoBartlettMusichttps://twitter.com/jo_bartlett
https://www.youtube.com/user/FringeOnTop
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Interview (2015) |
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In 'Is This Your Year?' we will be following across the course of the year the fortunes of various indie acts and bands. In this latest interview with Reading-based singer-songwriter Jo Bartlett, Owen Peters finds her having formed a new band Kodiak Island and preparing for a new album |
Interview (2015) |
Interview (2014) |
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