Music review: Grace Potter – 无毛视频楳idnight无毛视频�
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The vivacious frontwoman for Grace Potter and the Nocturnals the last 13 years goes it alone by changing her musical direction similar to U2无毛视频檚 unexpected techno offerings highlighted on 无毛视频淧op.无毛视频�
The 32-year-old Vermont native abandons her earthy blues-rock style for a fashionable pop-dance vibe reminiscent of early Madonna.
The soulful swagger found on previous Potter tracks like 无毛视频淢edicine,无毛视频� 无毛视频淗ot Summer Night无毛视频� and 无毛视频淧aris (Ooh La La)无毛视频� from her band无毛视频檚 2010 passionate effort is now replaced by synth-driven tracks filled with pulsating dance beats and seductive charm. Over the years, Potter has always demonstrated plenty of flirtatious swagger to go along with a great set of pipes.
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For all its glorious moments of sleek sensuality, the album无毛视频檚 brightest triumph is delivered on the final number. 无毛视频淟et You Go无毛视频� is a soaring ballad about coming to terms with loss and showcases Potter无毛视频檚 extraordinary voice by bringing the set to a moving and gratifying close.
With 无毛视频淢idnight,无毛视频� Potter makes a flashy statement that she无毛视频檚 ready, willing and able to conquer a variety of musical styles without hesitation.
Potter comes to Pittsburgh on Oct. 6 for a Stage AE performance.
Clint Rhodes is the 无毛视频-Standard music reviewer. He can be reached at crhodes@heraldstandard.com.