Now Reading
Isolde Lasoen : Oh Dear Review

Isolde Lasoen : Oh Dear Review

Isolde-Lasoen-cdIsolde Lasoen has released her latest album called Oh Dear.  The drummer, songwriter, and vocalist created each of the ten tracks from the drums up and presented both instrumental and vocal selections with influences from jazz to pop. Each piece is an adventure in texture, rich orchestrations, varying instrumentations, and captivating harmonies.

The mood of Oh Dear hits its stride with the ever-evolving French-influenced duet with Bertrand Burgalat titled “Douce Mélancolie.” The strings add drama as the psychedelic rock feel cradles the two vocalists. Lasoen’s backing vocals have depth and gorgeous harmonies. The different colors of the guitar also propel the song as it ranges from acoustic to warmly distorted. The instrument writing is just as developed and enjoyable as Lasoen’s and Burgalat’s singing.

“Batterie” is an outstanding cinematic song that has a magical beat by Lasoen on the drum set. The many layers of instruments and vocals keep this song’s intrigue in full force. The moving syncopated guitar figure and the sensual male voice speak to us to form irresistible ear candy. The big band-styled horns drive the energy further and show that Lasoen’s an artist of many talents and influences.

Oh Dear is a gem of an album. Lasoen is not to be held back by genre norms. Her music flows imaginative and is fresh sounding. Her understanding and focus on the groove lift each track above the bar.

Isolde-Lasoen-web

Isolde Lasoen: Website

Overview
Artist Name

Isolde Lasoen

Album Title

Oh Dear

Release Date

March 8, 2023

Label

Mayway Records

Overall Sound In Review Rating
Sound Quality
Vocal Quality
Songwriting
Performance Quality
Buy Link

amazon

Overall Sound In Review Rating
You have rated this
What's your reaction?
Bought It
40%
Will Buy It
0%
Streaming It
60%
Thinking About It
0%
Pass!
0%
About The Author
Shannon Smith
A fan of music my entire life. Should that be enough, well it is for me. Who buys music, the fans. Who listens to music, the fans. Like me, there are many like-minded individuals that daily search for meaningful and new music to add to their playlist, their soundtrack of life. A life without music would Bb. Yes, I have seen that saying floating around for years, and truth is, its #truth. So, may I introduce you to Shannon Smith (me). I am the editor. A music junkie that can’t get enough music in my life. A nerd (proudly), with some mad love for technology and design. It is that desire that sparked Sound in Review. Life is busy, the reviews are meant to ultimately introduce and briefly talk about the music. We have a section called SIR Quote: this is my way of saying thank you, to the countless artists making the world a place of expression. Show yours by rating each artists album, just as we have (collectively as writers), to show your support for your favorite artist.
Comments
Leave a response

Leave a Response

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.