Lissie - Back To Forever

Here is what I thought of Lissie's new album “Back To Forever” Remember all scores are out of a possible 10.

“The Habit” - Well smack my ass and call me Mary! Who is Lissie and why has she not been in my life before? This kick ass rock track got my blood pumping. She is serving Stevie Nicks and I am loving every moment of this song. Score: 10

“Further Away (Romance Police)” - Another stellar ass kicking rock and roll track. Her voice is like a drug that I never want to give up. I wonder if this is how the gays back in the 1970's felt the first time they heard Fleetwood Mac. If the rest of the songs on this album are this good, I am going to have to clear some room on my Diva CD shelf. Score: 9

“Shameless” - Did I like this song? Parts of it – like the chorus. But overall it seemed disjointed and odd. Score: 5

“They All Want You” - Emotional realness. Songwriter realness. This song cut right through to my heart. Score: 10

“Sleepwalking” - Fresh pop sounds and lyrics. Bubbly. Somewhat forgettable, but I did like how it moved. Score: 7

“I Don't Want To Go To Work” - A bitchy song about not wanting to go to work. Oh honey, we have all been there, but I do appreciate your lyrics very much. Score: 8

“Mountaintop Removal” - This song went in a few directions. Was it patriotic? I am not really sure. I liked the epic nature of the music and I am always a sucker for emotional realness, but I just wasn't able to get fully on board with this one. Score: 5

“What Its Like” - A solid pop/rock type of song. Nothing outstanding but nothing horrible. Score: 6

“Love In The City” - Another emotional realness ballad. I could listen to these all day. She knocked this one out of the park. Score: 10

“I Bet On You” - Lissie's voice is like musical crack to which I have become addicted. The song is OK, but her vocals sell it for me. Score: 7

“Cold Fish” - The groove is heavy on this one. I love it and I love the lyrics. The screeching at the end left me a but put off, but overall a very nice track. The chorus has a very “No New Tale To Tell” by Love and Rockets kind of vibe – I dig it. Score: 8

“Can't Take It Back” - I am so loving the disco vibe of this track! Well, it got my fat ass moving and grooving. Well played Lissie – well played. Score: 8

“Back To Forever” - I don't think Lissie could have gotten any more emotionally real than she does on this track, but it was missing something. I can't put my finger on it, but I just didn't connect with this one. Score: 5

There are a few more tracks on the album – stripped down version of songs I have already reviewed. I didn't feel the need to rehash them.

Average Track Score: 7.5. Would I recommend this album for to buy? RUN DON'T WALK TO GET THIS AMAZING ALBUM. A MUST BUY!

Escalader,

Jim