Stacey
Unck – Through The Cracks (Independent)
“Through The Cracks” is the debut album by Seattle
based singer-songwriter Stacey Unck, and it’s a thoroughly likeable collection
of folk rock songs that are honest and direct with plenty of drama. Accompanied
by cellist Stephanie Roche, Unck’s voice has found the perfect foil, as her
rich timbre is beautifully complimented by Roche’s sombre strokes and bass
drones.
She begins her collection with the countrified tones
of “Eyes Say So”.
It’s quite charming with just enough jaunty pace to provide a proper
introduction. It’s promptly followed by the more sedate “Fly” and the interaction between
voice and cello is stirring and powerfully intense. The slower songs on “Through
The Cracks” are all compelling, and with her words, Unck draws the listener
into a world, which doesn’t always make for comfortable habitation, but is
undeniably gripping.
“Roads
We've Crossed” and “True Love Story” are prime examples and neither pull
any punches, but Unck is equally adept at more upbeat numbers. “More Than I Can Tell” is bluesy
and fun, and both “Belong”
and “A Moment With You”
bring to mind “Wrecking Ball” period EmmyLou Harris.
Phil S.
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