This
Debut set from London born Nuala is a fusion of styles born
probably out of a dual nationality parentship which is half
spanish and half Irish. I will let you work out which
side is which suffice to say that the soft latin bossa tones
usually dominate throughout! If you quickly bypass the
sombre lyrics of a couple of tracks then this album is
generally one to buy before the sun gently fades away for
another year. There are shades of Sade in her soft style
and also the Independent Scandinavian singer Janita especially
on the bossa tinted numbers. 'I get by' and 'El Sol'. The
phrasing and voice production used in ' Amor Y Dolor' are
even reminiscent of Donna's ' Winter Melody. This number in
particular builds in typical soft samba style to a very laid
back jazzy end and is my personal favourite.
One of the interesting things about this debut is the
artistes determination to cover the music that she believes
in never mind the initially raised eyebrows. So, we have
interspersed with the soulful sunshine sound a couple
of old chestnuts in the shape of Kylie's 'Can't get you out
of my head' and (wait for it) Doris Day's 'Secret Love' !!
The latter version in particular is so annoyingly well
arranged and catchy that the tune will not leave your
brain for hours after and when even a 'soul boy' starts
finding himself humming the melody then the lady has
chosen her tunes well!. It's a real left-fielder and then
some!
Rumours abound that the lady will soon land a major deal so
this album is well worth tracking down for the knowledge
that you were one of the first to appreciate an original
talent that will appeal to all generations and what's more
she's still seriously hip and cool.
