The Liverpool Sessions - Tracy Bonham

(Cherry Disc CD 384 422-810-2, Copyright 1995, Time: 17:30)

Producer: Josh Hager, Engineer: Paul Hager, Tracks: Sunshine; Dandelion; 18 Heads Roll By; The Real; Talk; I'm Not a Waif; Big Foot

Some definite similarities to PJ Harvey here. Some of her influences that she mentions in her bio are the Pixies, Nirvana, Violent Femmes, Stevie Wonder, the Beatles, the Buzzcocks, the Jam, the Police, Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares and classical composer Maurice Ravel. There are points where she reminds me of a cross between Julianna Hatfield, PJ Harvey and Wendy O. Williams (Plasmatics). Neat combination. "I'm Not A Waif" is the standout track here, brimming with attitude and near-punk ferocity.

Rating : ***1/2