Charlotte Corday is the moniker for a solo artist from New Jersey. She released Hermit EP which is a five-song demo style EP. The songs consist of guitar and vocals and have a lo-fi bedroom production aesthetic.
I’m a little too old to listen to Julien Baker on a regular basis but I’ve heard enough that I recognize immediate the similarities to Charlotte Corday. The sadness and melancholy come from a similar place and the vocals also have distinct similarities. Up first is “Emily Brontë” which revolves around a bass, a jangly guitar and vocals. It’s pleasant enough, a little sloppy but heartfelt. She sings, “and I can't say I won't follow you into a locked up life, my soul chained to a rock out back.” “Facedown” was a solid track. It really digs into a monotone type melancholy vocal inflection. The changes about half way through feel a little disorganized in a way but there are moments of beauty in there as well. “Therefore” is a short interlude. “I'm Not” was the highlight. It was catchy and I thought her voice sounded best here. She sings, “and my mind can't take the tricks it plays on me anymore when I think I'm waking up in my bed the trees that tap on my window, they don't even grow here I think I'm a lot like them.” She closes with “Shell” was was the other standout track. The guitar picking is a little more advanced and the lyrics encompass the theme of being a hermit. I like the songs and recording them at home is a good start. On that note working with an engineer/producer will have to become a reality in order to get to a competitive sound quality say similar to Julien Baker. I would also have the artist be cognizant about being too influenced by her idols. It’s not easy finding a signature sound but finding ways to forget your influences before writing or recording is a solid start. The artist has some talent and falls into a case of wait and see for now. I look forward to hearing her evolve.
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