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Singer-Songwriter · 2017

Acoustic

Eva Cassidy

Stripped-back acoustic arrangements that place one of the 20th century's most expressive voices in a spotlight of pure, unadorned intimacy.

December 8, 2017 · Blix Street Records

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Listening to this album feels like being the only person in a small, dimly lit club after hours, where the performer is singing just for themselves. The production is so sparse that every nuance of Eva Cassidy's voice is laid bare: the slight catch in her throat, the controlled vibrato, and the way she can transition from a fragile whisper to a soul-shaking belt without ever losing the thread of the melody. It is a masterclass in the art of the interpretation, turning well-known standards into private confessions.

Moments Worth Listening For
The sudden, powerful swell in her voice during the bridge of Fields of Gold where the acoustic guitar stays steady.
The audible intake of breath before the final, delicate high note on Autumn Leaves.
The way the natural reverb of the room captures the decay of the final guitar chord on Time After Time.
Where This Album DepartsEach spoke is a trait. The orange shape shows where this album pulls away from — or holds to — the rest of the artist’s catalogue. Tap for more.

How does Acoustic sound next to the rest of Eva Cassidy's catalogue?

Vulnerable+2.0σ

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