The BackgroundLong considered one of music’s most gifted songwriters and producers for other artists like Tim McGraw, Lee Ann Womack and Trisha Yearwood, but Rapunzel’s Escape allows Kim’s own remarkable gifts as an songwriter to to be highlighted. Kim McLean’s original musical delivery is unique, self-described as “Appalachi-groove.” Her heritage combines Irish, Cherokee, and Appalachian strains- each of which magically appear in her songs.
The Review
The album validates the term singer-songwriter. Kim has written or co-written every single song on this album. Two of the songs have found their way to the charts previously- with 2002’s Beautiful Goodbye’s by Jennifer Hanson (whom Kim wrote the song with) and 2001’s Elisabeth by Billy Gilman. There’s a writer’s ownership over both songs- each one feels personal and emotional. Kim is a storyline-singer and it’s when she’s sharing life’s experiences with us is when she’s at her best. The instrumentation is very rich with rocking guitar uptempos like “Ain’t No Glory On The Ground” yet she can bring home a great waltz like “China”
Sounds Like:
A Cross Between Deanna Carter & John Mellencamp
Track Highlights (suggested iPod adds):
Beautiful Goodbye
Elisabeth
The Verdict:
Three & Half Stars Out Of Five
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