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CD Review: Sonia V: a thing or 2
Cross Rhythms Magazine - UK
STYLE: Rock
RATING
OUR PRODUCT CODE: 12671-1982
DISTRIBUTION: Independent
FORMAT: CD Album
DISCS: 1
Reviewed by Elizabeth Cook
An American singer/songwriter rumoured to be
visiting these shores soon, this is a must have
album. The heavy drum and bass provide an upbeat
feel to accompany the unmistakable rock voice of
this self-confessed "weird Jesus chick with
attitude". The album takes modern rock to a level
that could reach a modern day non-Christian and
Christian audience with approachable songs about
God, such as "Falling Into You" and "Hey Now".
Said the singer on her website, "'A Thing Or 2' is
about the kind of love that we should have for
each other, but we so often miss the mark in
demonstrating. I wanted to put it in modern day
lyrical terms that would be easily embraced by
people of any background, not just religious words
and phrases that most people wouldn't get." The 10
track album includes songs written by Sonia V, as
well as co-writes with producer Chris Shandrow
(The Frantics, Stereo Deluxx), independent artist
Teresa Garcia and Switchfoot member Jerome
Fontamillas. Sonia has been writing, performing
and recording since the age of nine when her
family gospel group recorded their own music and
most recently received recognition in the
international songwriting competition, Song Of The
Year Contest in America. 'A Thing Or 2' is an
album which will reward all those who search it
out.
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