Leah Thompson - The Magic [EP]
2011, Leah Thompson
2011, Leah Thompson
Carbondale,Illinois singer/songwriter Leah Thompson is back with a three-song EP, The Magic, the follow-up to her previoussingle, Misfire. While the EP features a cameo from MCJ-Biggs, Thompson plays a full stylistic hand across the three songs presentedhere.
The Magic opens with "I Love The Sun", a jazzy, soulfullove song that makes the most of Thompson's smoky, resonant alto voice. Thesong carries an infectious groove that will have you dancing in place, ortapping your feet. "Magic", featuring MC J-Biggs is a lightweightpop/hop offering that's too generic to make an impact at commercial radio.Thompson's voice is pleasing in the process, but this is an album track atbest. "Summer Song" is a sweet but messy little love song. Onceagain, Thompson's voice is sweet, but the songwriting is unfocused beyond thehooky chorus.
Leah Thompson has one of thosevoices you could listen to all day; built on great tone and unusual timbresthat catch in your ear. The Magic is enjoyable for this reason, althoughthe songwriting is widely variable and uneven across just three songs.Thompson's voice will carry her a long way and she shows enough potential as asongwriting to stick around for a long time if she continues to develop hercraft.
Rating: 3 Stars (Out of 5)
Learn more at www.leahthompson.net or www.myspace.com/leahthompson. The Magic is available from Leah Thompson's Bandcamp page, and you can even name your own price!