Laura DiStasi - Laura DiStasi [EP]
2011, Laura DiStasi
2011, Laura DiStasi
Laura DiStasi is a songwriter of
substance; the sort who makes an impression that stays with you long term. Born of southern New Jersey and now calling
New York City home, DiStasi captures the urban landscape in song, both in the hardship
of a granite city and the loneliness of the many walls. Her third EP, Laura DiStasi, digs at the wounds of a life spent living so close
to so many and yet so far away, ultimately closing on a moment of beauty within
the madness.
DiStasi opens with "Colors And
Shapes", an intriguing comparison between anonymity in a large city and in
a relationship. It's all about getting lost in something that distracts you
from what you want or need to do. DiStasi shows a distinctive lyrical subtlety
married to a solid, melancholy pop arrangement. "Humming Along" is a
run-on rumination on a relationship in a rut. DiStasi shares this internal
dialogue in song, displaying conflicting senses of frustration and desire. The
lush, folk/pop setting is the ideal complement. "Go On" is meandering
and melancholy, a reproach of a partner who simply won't commit. DiStasi cycles
through disenchantment, monotony, realization that things won't change, and
ultimately separation. The incessant nature of the song overmatches the message
however, as pacing and intentions struggle to match one another. DiStasi closes
with "Covered In Snow", a musical water-color exploring the illusion
of rebirth at the first snowfall of the year. DiStasi celebrates the sense that
things might be better, even while not letting go of the reality of before.
Laura DiStasi proves to be the real
deal on her self-titled, debut EP. With a gorgeous, dulcet voice, and a lyrical
refinement that's both intelligent and elegant, DiStasi crafts highly personal
stories that are colorful and universally accessible. DiStasi does struggle a
bit with the pacing on one track, but otherwise delivers consistently
well-written songs, and performances full of presence and personality. Get to
know Laura DiStasi. You're going to be hearing a lot more from her.
Rating: 4 Stars (Out of 5)
Learn more about Laura DiStasi at www.lauradistasi.com or www.myspace.com/lauradistasi.
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