Reviewed by Kit Burns
Jenny Gunn/One Thousand Words
Once in a while you run into an artist that is nearly impossible to categorize. Jenny Gunn is one of them. Taken on the surface, Gunn can be considered folk, acoustic pop, or even Americana, as in the case of “Sound Man.” However, none of those labels stick well, and it’s to Gunn’s credit that she is able to shift styles without leaving us totally confused. Instead of being puzzled by her music, I found myself intrigued by her enigmatic lyrics and playful voice.
This is not your meat-and-potatoes unplugged rock. Gunn likes to experiment with her words and, judging from the title of the CD, she obviously wants you to focus on them. Gunn can be hilarious as on “High Heels and 17 Floors,” which initially seemed to be about a despondent woman committing suicide after a broken relationship until it’s revealed it’s a fever dream from a bored, drunken chick. Yes, Gunn’s subject matter is often out of the ordinary, and bless her for that.
Hello: Thank you very much for the review, I’m delighted when anyone takes the time to really listen to my whole album. I welcome all feedback good or bad.
have a beautiful day
Jenny Gunn