Josie Bello - Resilience

  by Zena Grieg

published: 23 / 5 / 2022

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Review

American singer-songwriter Josie Bello has released her third album, ‘Resilience.’ Replete with highly personal original material, this is an album that resonates, Bello’s rich vocals complemented by a colourful, eclectic musical landscape ranging across keyboard, guitar, bass, harmonica, dobro, drums, percussion and even an accordion she plays herself. ‘Resilience’ is imprinted by vulnerability, showcasing Bello’s distinctive style, fusing a literary sensibility with a storytelling verve, blending a subtle mix of folk, rock and country, supported by a competent, solid band. Songs to look out for in this nine-track collection include: the uplifting opener ‘Rising’; the catchy title track with its call to combat prejudice and discrimination, its guitar arrangement reminiscent of Mark Knopfler, a song in Bello’s words: “for all the resilient women who have experienced gender discrimination in their families – and gender and racial discrimination in social, religious and workplace settings”; ‘The Sound Of Guitars’ on the power of music to create change; the confessional ‘I Am Empty’ with its plaintive church organ; ‘Love That’s Real’ with its country vibe; ‘Killing Time’ with its jaunty harmonica; the lyrical ‘Coffee Shop Open Mic’; and the closer, the wistful, reflective ‘Too Many Changes’. Introspective, with thoughtful, sensitive lyrics, ‘Resilience’ marks a confident next step in the musical journey of this talented musician.

Track Listing:-

1 Rising
2 Resilience
3 The Sound of Guitars
4 I Am Empty
5 Love That’s Real
6 Killing Time
7 Coffee Shop Open Mic
8 Calling Card
9 Too Many Changes

Band Links:-

https://josiebello.com/
https://twitter.com/JosieBello3

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