Artist: Heidi Talbot
Album: In Love + Light
Year produced: 2008

Ahh. An angelic voice. Pretty music. This is a lovely CD. Ms. Talbot is part lounge singer and part ingenue--and she can charm anyone who hears her sing. The soothing vocals make this such a wonderful listen. Tracks like "Invisible" and "Everything" convinced me that this is a woman and not a girl, yet the sound of her voice is so sweet that it is like listening to pure youth.

The CD doesn't scream out as hard-core, energetic Celtic, but Talbot grew up in Co. Kildare and if you're paying attention, you'll notice things such as track 6, which is a traditional Scottish ballad. As a matter-of-fact, ballads seem to be her specialty; at least as far as I'm concerned. The other songs were good as well, but she is at her best when the vulnerable in her is presented. I love that about her music--it touches you.

You'll never mistake this lady for anyone else either. I tried to think of someone who has a voice like she does and just couldn't find the right blend of people to describe it. You'll just have to see for yourself. Be sure and give track 5 a listen--it's a cover of Tom Waits' "Time" that is especially touching.

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Catherine L. Tully is a freelance writer and photographer who specializes in the arts. She has written for American Style and Classical Singer, among other magazines, and reviews music for Marc Gunn's Celtic MP3s Music Magazine. You can reach her through her website at CatherineLTully.com.

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