"The black and white album cover awakes assosiations to Gillian Welch and Iris DeMent, and Karin Wright's musical expression is as down to earth as it is with these two American Ladies. Full House is built on a minimalistic approach to country music, her characteristic voice is lifted by accoustic instruments. The material on this album is a mix of Karin's lyrics and tunes by Jan Dahlen and great covers like 'Heartache tonight' by The Eagles and Tanya Tucker." (Dagbladet)*
"Honorable country debut. They say Karin Wright was a punkrocker in the eighties, that's hard to believe now. Her debut album as a solo artist is true to the genre, country music. Geir Sundstoel has put his mark on this recording, a wizzard on strings, plays the mandolin, eletric guitar, lap steel and pedal steel. He has also produced the album. Karin Wright and Jan Dahlen has written five songs together, they know the name of the game, the songs are varied and captivating. She is about to become one of the leading ladies in Norwegian country scene." (Fredrikstad Blad)* |
"Karin Wright is no poseur. She is convincing. Her sound is simplistic and down to earth. Most of all, she is serious about her music." (Aftenposten)*
"There are several other female 'country artists' in Norway. What they have in common is that they don't give us real country music, it sounds more like pale pop. But here comes a real Country Lady! She approaches the genre with honesty and soul. Her voice on top, along with the accoustic sound. She has a vulnerable and caracteristic voice that reminds of Toni Price. The lady from Austin that every week all through the year plays at the legendary Continental Club. Karin Wright also has this bluesy voice. This album has good songs,
many are written in collaboration with Jan Dahlen, and she does an awesome version of The Eagles Heartache tonight. Yes this is impressive, finally a good Norwegian country-folk album. I pray to every truckdriver in Norway : Put on Karin Wright!"
(Tromsoeby.no)*
*Translated by Anette |
