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Molly Thomason - Through The Static
By Jillianne Hamilton
(08/14/09)

For a debut album, this is certainly an impressive attempt. Antigonish singer/songwriter Molly Thomason doesn't sound like any 14-year-old I've ever heard. Mature, thoughtful lyrics and inviting guitar melodies fill this 11-track record.

And the girl writes all her own music. So that's pretty cool, too.

The album highlights are, without a doubt, "Kiss Me", "Streetfight", "Sister Sarah" and "One Anthem Girl." The album suddenly takes a sudden turn with the faster, edgier "Break My Heart." But I'm not complaining- the track is damn catchy. The record then adds some old-fashioned twang with "Summer Rain."

"Sister Sarah" is definitely one of my favorite tracks, a tale of a witchy character. It's faster, fun and Thomason slips effortlessly between high vocals and the rough-but-bouncy chorus.

"One Anthem Girl" is a great song too. Nice, gentle build-up and then an unexpected rock chorus with hella cool guitar and drums behind Thomason's teenage angsty vocals. Love, love, love that one. Kudos to a girl who can handle rock and quiet folky pop.

The detail that struck me the most about Through The Static is that it just doesn't seem like a debut CD. It seems like it should be in a collection of a seasoned recording artist who's been doing this for years.

I look forward to seeing what Thomason comes up with next. Writing love songs is only going to get more complicated when the girl is old enough to drive.

Related links:
+ Molly Thomason Interview (@ ECO)
+ Molly Thomason (website)
+ Molly Thomason (MySpace)

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Jillianne Hamilton is a writer, blogger and a lover of indie music, funny movies, artsy things and the color red. She is studying Journalism at Holland College, had an internship at the Truro Daily News and blogs for various college and pop culture websites. To contact Jill, visit her website.