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Produced by Jordan Jackiew & Brian James

Kerri’s sophomore project is an affecting collection of song stories documenting a relationship under duress and a story that is not over. There is an ache to these songs and this recording that is honest and lovely – reflecting the reality of the broken human condition lived consciously in the presence of God. Kerri’s unassuming, rootsy style both as a vocalist and songwriter is wonderfully captured by producer Jordan Jackiew and imaginatively supported by multiinstrumentalist and long time friend Brian James. We’re very pleased to be a part of Kerri’s burgeoning career and contribution.

Reviewed by Lins Honeyman | Cross Rhythms | UK

Canadian songstress Kerri Woelke has conquered that difficult second album syndrome in an accomplished follow up to her 2007 eponymous debut. Similarities to Norah Jones aside, Woelke is in laid back mode throughout this organic collection of mostly self-penned songs which tend to draw on the theme of loneliness as demonstrated in the likes of the tender “Sweep” and the song of failed love “Lame On Me”. Elsewhere, Woelke’s faith shines through in the upbeat country gospel of “By The Mark” but what makes this release really stand out are the inspired moments of musical genius that intermittently occur. For instance, Ron Halldorson’s pedal steel break in “On My Way (To You)” and the banjitar solo from Brian James on the charming “Take A Chance” shift proceedings up a gear whilst the aforementioned “Lame On Me” boasts a bass clarinet, ukelele and a surprise appearance from a gang of male backing singers for good measure. Compared to the poetry contained in the remainder of the album, only the somewhat banal song of housewife angst “The Mom Song” misses the mark. Nonetheless, this is an astonishing release from an exceptionally gifted artist.

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