Lissie - Catching A Tiger

Coming to the airwaves near you.

Lissie is exciting and Catching A Tiger is a strong debut album; one you'd be hard pushed to want more from. Her vocals seem effortless and certainly, watching the duet she did with Ellie Goulding you can witness just how strong she is

Catching A Tiger promises some mid-western bluesy, country tones and it doesn't fail to deliver. Her talent is evident merely seconds into Record Collector fitting nicely alongside pots and pans clatter. Her effortless, laid back vocal strikes clear through the mêlée despite the rough and ready undertones ending in with a feeling of emotional exhaustion. She's good, real good.

Oh Mississippi, written together with Ed Harcourt is simply haunting, capturing that "out west" feel that is promised by her appearance - it's not hard to imagine floating down the Mississippi towards that dusty sunset.
Everywhere I Go could be criticised as being bland were it not for her soaring voice. The understated melody paves the way for a vocal that pulls the goosebumps up on your arms - for those who argue the song doesn't go anywhere, you're wrong her voice is right on the money.

Catching A Tiger will no doubt be a massive debut for this Illinois girl and one can only hope she doesn't fall into the pit of blandness. It seems others have seen the capacity for her to be the next Sheryl Crowe and that just won't do.

She's an antidote to Gaga and a welcome one.

~SouthernHeart

Listening to: Lissie - Little Lovin'