{"id":23084,"date":"2012-10-19T17:25:15","date_gmt":"2012-10-19T22:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/?p=23084"},"modified":"2013-02-05T16:32:37","modified_gmt":"2013-02-05T21:32:37","slug":"cathrine-jauer-when-i-sing-cd-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hardrockhaven.net\/online\/2012\/cathrine-jauer-when-i-sing-cd-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Cathrine Jauer | When I Sing<\/em>"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Joe Mis<\/span>
\n– Columnist —<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

\"CathrineWhen I Sing<\/em> is the triumphant solo release from German-born singer\/songwriter Cathrine Jauer. Better known as the vocalist and bassist for the rock-pop band First Child, Jauer has come into her own as a solo artist and delivers a nicely done, upbeat album that runs the gamut from acoustic ballads to blues rock to even a little rockabilly madness.<\/p>\n

Cathrine Jauer\u2019s music and performance style have always been driven by a love of classic rock (she lists Jimi Hendrix, Rainbow, and Led Zeppelin among her influences). Born in Frankfurt, Cathrine came from a musical household and started playing keyboards and singing at an early age, and added guitars to her skill set at the age of 12. Over the years she grew as a songwriter and performer, and spent some time as a studio singer and musician for commercials. After teaming up with songwriter Mary Susan Applegate and producer Clark Philips, Cathrine became the bass player and lead vocalist for the band First Child, releasing two well-received CDs (Souvenirs<\/em> and Queen Of Hearts<\/em>). Now she\u2019s stepping out as a solo artist.<\/p>\n

Cathrine\u2019s voice is very well suited to the blues and classic rock style she prefers. While she does not have the remarkable range of some of today\u2019s female performers, she manages to convey a great deal of passion and emotion with every word. She can do gritty-bluesy and soft and sweet with equal aplomb, and is a fine musician as well whether it is on guitar, bass or keys. When I Sing<\/em> has been nicely produced and engineered by Roger Wahlmann, and the album has a pleasantly warm tone to it. The songs are all well-written, and each is pretty much unique in terms of tempo and tone. Cathrine\u2019s guests enhance the tracks without dominating.<\/p>\n

Acoustic guitars, a great bass groove, and powerful vocals allow the introspective blues rocker \u201cWhen I Sing\u201d to open the album on a high, and let Cathrine to celebrate the joy of singing. \u201cSo Easy\u201d is a beautifully done acoustic ballad about perseverance and finding the strength to not give up. The tempo picks up on the gritty, social commentary track \u201cLove Is Fading In Our Hearts,\u201d and the fire in Cathrine\u2019s voice becomes apparent. \u201cHow Do I Love Thee\u201d is a remarkable piano, violin & vocal piece that uses the words of Elizabeth Barrett Browning\u2019s Sonnet 43 of the same name. \u201cLay Me Down\u201d is a nice upbeat rocker featuring passionate vocals a very tidy guitar solo by Timo Ploog.<\/p>\n

Undoubtedly Cathrine\u2019s most powerful vocal performance comes on the ballad \u201cBridges Burning.\u201d This bittersweet track deals with memory, loss and letting go \u2013 and it is passionate, fiery, and heartfelt without being heavy handed. \u201cYou Want Me To Dance\u201d is a total turnaround \u2013 it is a bouncy, almost Broadway showtune track with a kicky rhythm line and an incurable sense of fun. Cathrine delivers another strong vocal performance pleading for unity on the eco-anthem rocker \u201cAll You Believers.\u201d \u201cDear Life\u201d is a smoky and intense blues-rock \u201cdon\u2019t give up\u201d song with a great guitar solo contributed by Milan Polak. The upbeat, almost rockabilly \u201cShout Of Triumph\u201d is a biker\u2019s anthem that pays homage to the mighty Triumph motorcycle, one of Cathrine\u2019s other passions.<\/p>\n

Overall, When I Sing<\/em> is indeed a \u201cShout Of Triumph\u201d. Any fan of blues rock will enjoy listening to the wonderful performances of Cathrine Jauer. She is a passionate and dynamic performer, and her music seems to be a natural extension of herself. No phony words or made-up sentiments here \u2013 just simple, straightforward music that lets Cathrine sing from the heart. The only thing that disappoints is that the CD eventually ends\u2026<\/p>\n

Very highly recommended!<\/p>\n

Genre: Rock \/ Pop<\/p>\n

Band:
\nCathrine Jauer (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass)
\nGuests: Pete Sage (violin on #4), Timo Ploog (guitar on #5), Milan Polak (guitar on #9), Conny Schrade (sax on #10)<\/p>\n

Track Listing:
\n1.\tWhen I Sing
\n2.\tSo Easy
\n3.\tLove Is Fading In Our Hearts
\n4.\tHow Do I Love Thee
\n5.\tLay Me Down
\n6.\tBridges Burning
\n7.\tYou Want Me To Dance
\n8.\tAll You Believers
\n9.\tDear Life
\n10.\tShout Of Triumph<\/p>\n

Label: Wooky Records<\/p>\n

Website: www.cathrinejauer.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Hardrock Haven rating: 9\/10<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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