June 2007
Flint writes songs about life, friendship, and loss. "Drive All Night," tells the story of two friends who drive "just to be driving" when one of their own dies. In "Blood and Bone," Flint sings, chillingly, "You were my mother/I was your prey." Her cover of the Moody Blues "Story In Your Eyes" underscores the songs mixture of sadness and hope far more skillfully than the original. Flint never over sings. Her time as a jazz singer shows in the subtle emotional shadings of her voice and her intelligent, careful approach to her lyrics. Producer Jeff Eyrich has given Drive All Night the same care he gave his work for Daves True Story (he is that bands bassist and plays on this disc as well). He blends the acoustic and electric instruments well and places percussion and backup vocals so they support Flints vocals without drawing attention away from them. The singer/songwriter field is crowded, but Drive All Night puts Kelly Flint near the front of the pack. GO BACK TO: |