LYNETTE VANTREESE: Lynette Vantreese

Lynette Vantreese

Lynette Vantreese

© 2002 ATC Records (820142100129)

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Lynette Vantreese is an articulate and soulful singer/songwriter. Her self titled debut release is a collection of poetic images brought to life with a deft combination of subtle acoustic arrangements and some blistering rock and roll.

tracks

1 In a Kiss
2 Emerald Girl
3 Reach the Stars
4 Peterborough Street
5 He's Leaving
6 Postcards from a Dead Man
7 Promises
8 October
9 I Dance Alone
10 One More Chance
11 Lost Daughter of the Land

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FEMMUSIC.COM
Album Review by Elizabeth Nitz

Guitarist and singer/songwriter Lynette Vantreese has Dar Williams' gift to turn a story about nothing into a wonderful, catchy song. Lynette's debut album showcases her natural, sweet voice and complex, sometimes dark melodies. Producer, co-pilot and husband Brett plays a mean set of acoustic and electric guitars. Drums, keyboard, bass and cello are sprinkled tastefully throughout. There is a bit of pop in her folk/rock and a strong depth of character and musicianship.

With more than a hint of Suzanne Vega and Shawn Colvin in her songwriting style, Lynette rocks out expertly in "The Emerald Girl" and "One More Chance." The Dar-esque acoustic epic "Peterborough Street" details an apartment she occupied at age 19. She paints a vivid portrait. She sings, "The sky is the color of New England chowder, the rain beats down like bullets from a gun," in sad, biting "He's Leaving," giving the listener a chill from both her music and lyrics. Lynette leaves us with passionate tale "The Lost Daughter of the Land."

Training in classical and opera music obviously gave her the talent she needed to create this professional-sounding, interesting collection. Look her up as she plays around Nashville and the Southeast. For more information please see www.LynetteVantreese.com.


SHAKE! MAGAZINE, NASHVILLE, TN
CD Review by Jess Marich

Lynette Vantreese has a beautiful soul. This album is a rare example of proof that all the young ladies making albums these days don't sing with quirky, affected voices. The music sounds unpretentious from start to finish. The songs are all originals, half of them co-written with her immensely talented guitarist husband, Brett Vantreese, who also produces the CD. These two can sound excellent all by themselves, just guitar and vocal. Though this is a full, rich production including keyboards, bass, drums, and even cello, it has a nice understated quality. Brett's performance is outstanding. Lynette's voice is melodic and expressive.

This moody, acoustic guitar laced music evokes a multitude of feelings. The blue of "He's Leaving" is a place in the heart where we've all been. The bright dawn of "In a Kiss" opens the album on a poetic, positive note.

I wouldn't say the lyrics on this record are negative but there do seem to be cloudy or wintry skies over many of the songs. It's an October album. The cover photography has a gray hazy quality to it. The picture inside is of fallen autumn leaves.

Lynette sings of broken promises, dancing alone, being lost in the wilderness and letting go of romantic fantasies. She laments that things these days aren't as interesting as they were when she lived in an apartment on Peterborough Street. The song "October," marks the memory of letting a lover go. Her words run deep through the rivers of the artistic soul.

There are positive feelings too. In "Reach the Stars," love gives her strength like an eternal flame. Other examples such as love singing sweetly in the garden or someone who was lost coming home keep this album from seeming like a downer. The listener won't get depressed. Instead the songs will bring about introspection, memories and mellow moods. www.lynettevantreese.com


ACCLAIM FROM MUSIC CRITICS

"Vantreese is a singer/songwriting with solid pop chops and a songwriter's voice that evokes Joni Mitchell, Phoebe Snow and Aimee Mann." - The Tennessean, Nashville, TN

"Drawing on such illustrious influences as Joni Mitchell and Shawn Colvin, Vantreese writes compelling, folk-influenced pop." - The Rage, Nashville, TN

"Lynette Vantreese presents a different style, an exciting new sound. Anyone who's given up on hearing literate, highly personal lyrics and fresh pop songs should giver her album a listen." - Ron Wynn, City Paper, Nashville, TN

"Lynette Vantreese makes thoughtful, distinctive rock music with folk and pop influences, but most importantly, she has a singular sound and vision." - November 2002 Critics' Picks, Nashville Scene, TN

"Lynette Vantreese's highly literate, thoughtful and often striking lyrics, as well as her energetic, disciplined vocal style, set her part from many other area singer-songwriters." - September 2002 Critics' Picks, Nashville Scene, TN

"Lynette Vantreese's debut, self-titled CD, a blend of elegant vignettes entwined with infectious melodies, proves this singer is ready to be heard," - Alli Marshall, Mountain Express, Asheville, NC

"Lynette Vantreese may not fit into the country music niche in Nashville, but her music's certainly creating quite a buzz around Music City." - Bob Williams, Black Mountain News, NC

"There's a big buzz building for Lynette Vantreese. She's getting hot reviews wherever she plays." - Tony Kiss, Asheville Citizen Times, NC

"Making a sound all her own, Lynette Vantreese is making waves in Nashville with her unique rock style." - Lynn Taylor Rick, Rapid City Journal, SD

"Lynette Vantreese has the potential with her songwriting to go all the way." - Mark Blake, 'Q' Magazine, London, England

"Lynette Vantreese is Nashville's fastest rising folk/rock artist." - EYEMIX Magazine, Nashville, TN

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  • Folk/rock at its poetic best!
    author: Dave Carew

    To me, Lynette Vantreese's debut album is folk/rock at its poetic and melodic best. Lynette's beautiful, pastoral poetry is brought richly to life by both her singing and her superb gift for interesting, creative chord changes and immediately-memorable melodies. Full disclosure time: I now am Lynette's publicist. But the fact is, that situation only came about after I (not knowing Lynette at all) heard her debut album and became an instant fan of it. I knew she was an artist I could believe in.

  • MUST HAVE!
    author: Cindy Solomon

    From the moment I first heard Lynette's songs Emerald Girl and In a Kiss on her Web site I KNEW I had to have this CD. I am not an impulse buyer when it comes to music but I quickly ordered her CD from CD Baby. Since I received it several months ago both my husband and I have worn it out. Lynette's voice is so strong and pure and her lyrics are so intricate and down to earth (many from her own experiences). And her husband, Brett, who plays guitar on the CD can play like no one's business (Reach the Stars has an outstanding guitar part by Brett)! You will NOT regret buying this CD if you love quality, original songs that are a delightful mix or pop, rock and folk. My only complaint is when is she going to release another CD? I'll be the first to buy it when she does. You go girl!

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