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Southeast PerformerOnline article Sheri Kling – Heartland Produced with maximum richness and vitality by the famed Bill Kahler, here we find Sheri Kling at her best, performing songs of joy, hope, pain, loss, and celebration. The lead guitars crunch and sparkle, as the songs ambitiously tug on the heartstrings of the listener, grabbing one’s attention with Kling’s delightful voice and her heavenly use of harmonies. This is a vast mix of songs of the South, a vibrant tapestry of musical material that touches on all the bases of relationships, new loves, and old loves never to be forgotten. Just listen attentively to lines like “Never a stranger / never in danger / oh, you love me and / I’m coming back for more” in the album’s second song for a hint of the emotional impact this album has. Each composition is thought provoking, which enables the listener to really look for a message in the words. “The Wall of Why,” “Burn for You,” and “These Kind of Nights” are filled with color and passion and a zesty appeal that moves the spirit. This quality is sadly lacking from most contemporary country, making this music even more valuable. Moreover, each song has a unique arrangement with quality instrumentation courtesy of a talented group of backing musicians. “Painted prisons and Technicolor walls / images of what should be / enter the living faithfully / help me to be able to let go.” These are the words of Kling that paint a vivid portrait of her earnestness in love, life, and belonging to the human race. She also freely reveals her innermost vulnerabilities to the listener.
As the artist claims in the liner notes, Kling hopes not to merely seek
out the journeys outside in this splendid, sometimes mysterious world, but
to also seek out the inner journey within. With Heartland, this intention
is almost fully realized, as this type of material is certainly capable of
helping all of us do a little soul-searching for a higher meaning in our
lives. (HeartSprings Music) |
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