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It is both surprising and refreshing to learn that Maine
native Kate Schrock is an independent artist releasing this,
her third record on her own label. Surprising because with
her rich, expressive voice and strong songs, one would simply
assume that she is on a major label. Refreshing then for that
very fact. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Steve Drown,
Schrock wrote all of the album's 11 cuts. The quiet and soothing
"intro" quickly melts into the catchy "Lose
Myself". What follows is an impressive selection of songs,
whose lyrics and arrangements showcase both Kate's voice and
keyboard.
Most of the lyrics are about fractured relationships, all
of which come to a full boil on the biting "Pig",
where she sings: "He's a bit of a bastard/but mostly
the crowd/biting off what he can't chew/and talking much too
loud." Powerful stuff. Instantly likeable, one listen
to Dames Rocket will make you want to hear more from this
talented singer/songwriter.
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