Cat Summerhill says that music is like a spiritual journey for her. On her latest EP Slicing the Daisies, the power of Summerhill’s vocals as well as the moving instrumentals that back her go on to show an artist who uses her music for the purpose of “transformation, grace and healing.” A balance of spirituality and the mundane, Summerhill’s music is like a catalyst, sparking thought and conversation all at once. Guitars, piano, beats, electronic riffs and more all make up the sound on this album. Clearly, Summerhill has something worth exploring here.
Slicing the Daisies opens up with “Good-bye,” which is filled with electronic riffs. The music comes across sounding very smooth and soothing. Once Summerhill’s vocals came in, I was definitely reminded of the artist Jewell. The piano, guitars and electric riffs go on to make this song. The sounds are definitely very moving. Some eerie synths sound out at the start of “Silence.” Next, some smooth piano glides in. Once Summerhill’s vocals arrive, the music really starts to come together. This was another wonderful ballad from the artist. Some piano and beats gain traction on “Angel” mixed with organic instrumentation and digital fare. Together, the different elements fused together made for a dynamic recording. Here, Summerhill’s vocals sound very operatic. I was reminded of Evanescence. This was a dramatic and captivating finale. Naming some of her influences as Kate Bush, Judy Garland, Cat Stevens and the sound of traditional English and Celtic folk music, I thought Summerhill happened to sound a lot like Jewell. Though this was true, I also thought that Summerhill brings her own unique take to the electronic, ambient and rock genres. My only criticism is that I thought this EP, at three tracks, was too short. Other than that, I think a lot of fans of the aforementioned genres will be drawn to her music. This proved to be a good introduction to her music and I look forward to seeing a full-length released from her soon.
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