Bertie Blackman - Hold Me Close (Single)
News on Bertie Blackman:
» Bertie Blackman to perform under psuedonym - September 21, 2009» Bertie Blackman announces national tour - June 16, 2009
Photos of Bertie Blackman
» Open Arms Festival 2009 - Coffs Harbour Showground, NSW - November 28, 2009» Bertie Blackman - Republic Bar and Cafe, Tas - July 31, 2009
» Bertie Blackman - Revolver, Vic - March 12, 2009
Album reviews for Bertie Blackman:
» Secrets and Lies - Bertie Blackman
» Heart - Bertie Blackman
» Fast Bitch - Bertie Blackman
Interviews with Bertie Blackman:
» Bertie Blackman: The New Festival Queen - October 14, 2009» Bertie Blackman - The Showbag Everyone Loves. - November 4, 2006
Live reviews of Bertie Blackman:
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Bertie Blackman - Revolver, Vic
- March 12, 2009» Bertie Blackman - Northcote Social Club, Vic - September 1, 2007
» Bertie Blackman - Evelyn Hotel, Vic - February 17, 2007
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by Amanda Schneider | Wednesday, September 27
The elfin Bertie Blackman displays a combination of vulnerability and rock savvy in this release.
The single, "Hold Me Close", begins with a simple guitar riff padding Bertie's delicate sighs. When the bass and drums kick in, the song takes on a rockier edge and her voice sharpens to meet the dare. Surprisingly, the kitten growls!
"Cannonball" shows a more intimate side of the songstress while "Backyard" displays the same formula as "Hold Me Close", with the lone guitar riff and vocals. This latter song never really delivers.
Unfortunately, in this release, Bertie seems to be more about style than substance and this doesn't favourably build on her earlier body of work.
