Jennifer Castle, or Castlemusic as she is known, is a Torontonian songstress with what can be called a mix of traditional singer-songwriter infused with a bit of fringe folk. However you describe it, I think you are going to like this one.
Castlemusic has a new release entitled “You Can’t Take Anyone” which from what I can take is a beautiful collection of down-tempo folk, and slightly toned down version of her live performance persona (but I need to see her to believe it). The album is rich, textured and even a bit frayed at the edges at times, but it works for Jennifer. The songwriting excels here with what seems is an undertone of stray bitterness - just enough to carry off a great song, but leave you wondering if she was pained in creating it.
Castlemusic gets assistance in delivering her creation to recording from Ryan Driver and Doug Tielli who both contribute vocals along with an assortment of backing instruments. Don’t get me wrong here though, the album is heavily influenced by Jennifer, her guitar and her songwriting - described as below:
“…to lyrically write in the often sad voice of a person who feels alone, while playing and singing like a person who reaps the uninhibited and beautiful benefits of this state.”
One of my favourite tracks is the title track with it’s “worbly” vocals and accompanying electric guitar to mirror that very style - awesome. To witness this, take a listen:
Castlemusic - “You Can’t Take Anyone”: Play Now | Play in Popup
You may also enjoy a little 4-track recording of a live performance of “Heaven” as well, take a listen below. With “Heaven” you can feel the rawness of the song, but maybe it is just that live performance persona I have been hearing about…I hope you like it as much as I do.
Castlemusic - “Heaven” : Play Now | Play in Popup | Download
~Smansmith




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