Posted by Northeast Performer Magazine on 12/7/2001, 11:22 pm Reviewer -C. D. Di Guardia Contact: www.kristinplater.com
Kristin Plater - 24
Recorded at Wellspring Sound Studio & Porter Square Studio Engineered and Mixed by Rob Ignazio Produced by Rob Ignazio and Kristin Plater
This album starts off with an upward sweep on the old Hammond B3 and then a bang. We are then instantly introduced to Kristin Plater and her powerful, emotionally driven voice. Plater is a standout due to her remarkable pipes and equally remarkable songwriting skills. Her songs follow no rules - except for the rule of sounding good. This former anthem singer for the Detroit Red Wings has gone from singing in front of ornery hockey players to the sometimes equally ornery denizens of local clubs and coffee houses. Though her guitar is sometimes lost in the band, these songs have lent themselves rather nicely to a full-band setting. Her ability to craft ideas into this format have produced an outstanding sounding set of tunes. Kristin Plater could clearly carry the show through her vocal abilities alone, but she is also blessed with a knack for songwriting and story telling. There are no throwaway songs to fast forward past on 24. The songs, written exclusively by Plater, sound complete with the full band playing behind them. This is not just a backup band added behind Plater, but a vital part of this album. Standout performances include Jim Gambino's work on the organ and Jonas Kahn on the electric guitar. Plater exudes a vibrant presence on 24. She displays raw talent and charisma on tracks like Dancing Stars, a song that demands more than one listen. Her storytelling skills shine most brightly in Big Al. Though the Man In Black never sang like this, Plater's Johnny Cash influence is directly evidenced in this track. All in all, this is an excellent album that leaves the listener hungry for more, be it more recorded music or a live show. With the charisma and talent shown on this album, Kristin Plater is ready for the next level, whatever that may be.
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