{"id":19113,"date":"2019-05-27T13:05:27","date_gmt":"2019-05-27T12:05:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/?p=19113"},"modified":"2019-05-27T13:05:27","modified_gmt":"2019-05-27T12:05:27","slug":"album-review-irene-rae-the-light-game","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicinleicester.co.uk\/index.php\/album-review-irene-rae-the-light-game\/","title":{"rendered":"Album review – Irene Rae, The Light Game"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Second album by singer-songwriter Irene Rae,\u00a0The Light Game,\u00a0is a self-assured, sophisticated sequel to her debut release.<\/p>\n

Opening with a flourish of scattered cymbals, insouciant piano, and sultry lead guitar, jazz influences are very much in evidence. However, the instrumentation is never excessively complicated: subtle and melodic, it augments Irene\u2019s compelling compositions. Her gossamer voice flits gracefully across each tune, gliding effortlessly from mellow ballads to more upbeat, bluesy numbers.<\/p>\n

Searingly evocative, sixth song Love Me So<\/em> was to me the standout track. Building from ethereal intro, to passionate climax, and then receding into a poignant outro, it exemplifies the artist\u2019s skilful use of dynamics to add emotional emphasis. However, this is an album full of strong songs, both beautifully produced, and executed.<\/p>\n

The Light Game has a timeless quality that will likely appeal to fans of Carol King, Joni Mitchell, or Nerina Pallot, and will be available to purchase from the 1st of July, 2019. I highly recommend procuring a copy.<\/p>\n

Pre order here<\/a><\/p>\n

Irene’s web site<\/a>
\nIrene on Facebook<\/a>
\nIrene on Soundcloud<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Second album by singer-songwriter Irene Rae,\u00a0The Light Game,\u00a0is a self-assured, sophisticated sequel to her debut release. 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