Sharon DiFronzos
shining self-titled debut on Screamin Heart Records is a collection of 12 originals
co-written by this Boston based singer/songwriter. Eleven of the 12 songs were written
with her long-time songwriting partner, Michael Nolette, who has an obvious talent for
creating memorable melodies. The remaining song ("Mistaken Identity") was
written with the arranger/producer of her album, Harry King, a well-known and respected
veteran of the music industry, with hundreds of albums to his credit. The album, while adult contemporary in genre, has a wide range of flavors
for everyone, from sweet ballads such as "Corners", to the torchy blues ballad
"Through Space and Time", to catchy, mid-tempo treats with a twist of attitude
like "Comin and Goin and "Now She Can Have You", to more edgy,
driving cuts like "High Expectations", which ends the album on a wonderfully
high note. The songs, like Sharon herself, reflect a mixture of tenderness, passion and
strength, which will never leave you wondering how shes feeling.
The CD is dedicated to the memory of Sharons
brother, who lost his battle to AIDS in 1993, and the extremely moving "Ill
Think of You That Way" was written especially for him. The universal theme of the
song simply conveys to those to have suffered such a loss to try to think of the good
times "in better days", which was the key to Sharon making it through the most
difficult period of her life.
The feedback on the CD, both from
industry professionals and the general public, has been impressive. The most repeated
comments are that the singer is unique and captivating, and that the listener easily
connects to the songs, both key elements to a successful album. There has also been much
praise for the high quality of musicianship and production, which have combined a perfect
balance of ingredients to give each song its own charm.
With all of the excitement
surrounding this debut CD by Sharon DiFronzo, we cant help but have high
expectations.
Credits
|