Mindy Smith’s new self-titled album finds her moving back to her roots. She delivers the music in a way that is truly her own. It is a rare quality to be able to exude this kind of passion so overtly. However it is natural for Smith, the emotions of each song rise up from inside of her, and then overtake the listener like a Geyser. For example, on the Blues and Soul infused “Don’t Mind Me†she expresses a loneliness that she needs to experience and work through. It is ironic, but while loneliness is painful, the words of others aren’t always the best help, healing must start from within. The album is full of such brutal honesty. The message is delivered in many forms. There is the upbeat Country-Swing of “Tin Canâ€, melodic mid-tempo songs like “Pretending the Starsâ€, and more mellow and atmospheric songs like “The Devils Insideâ€. The latter song says â€Those devils inside, those demons you hide, they keep your angels inspired. Thank God for the devil’s insideâ€. When an artist can combine such deep and thoughtful lyrics with careful musical craftsmanship the result is usually a masterpiece. That is certainly the case for Mindy Smith’s current project.
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