Published on Jul 3, 2003
This lady knows how to rock…
Sass Jordan’s vocal style easily resembles that of Melissa
Etheridge. Not only that, when first hearing her music, you would
automatically think it was Etheridge. Her rough, raw vocals will
easily turn heads in wanting to give her a listen, likewise her
looks are very easy on the eyes as well. (Which is why I grabbed
Racine, browsing through the “J” section of the local record
store, I just couldn’t pass it up, and be curious as to who this
blonde bombshell was. I was not disappointed.)
Her musical style can also be compared to The Black Crowes. If
the Crowes were to take on a female lead singer, “Make You A
Believer” would be a good example, likewise, “Who Do You Think You
Are. “You Don’t Have To Remind Me” is a cool ballad, her voice is
truly exceptional. “I Want To Believe” is another ballad, and it
proves that not only can Jordan record some outstanding rockers,
her ballads are just as entertaining.
The album’s true rocker is “If You’re Gonna Love Me.” This
particular tune should be a radio favorite, as it truly ROCKS in
every sense. Her voice sounds exactly as Etheridge’s, likewise on
“Windin’ Me Up,” another rocker that could easily be another radio
favorite.
“Goin’ Back Again” is somewhere between pop and today’s country
sound, as her voice could fit most female country artists, and just
a little of Etheridge’s and/or Black Crowes. Getting back to the
basic rock ‘n’ roll, “Do What Ya Want” is another barroom rocker.
“Cry Baby” has ballad verses, with a rocking chorus — the music is
outstanding, and if Janis Joplin was alive today, this song could
easily be hers.
“Where There’s A Will” has the basic rock ‘n’ roll Black Crowes
sound, and is another great rocker. “Time Flies” has a much more
Black Crowes sound, and it’s another great tune, ending an album
that has the listener wanting to hear more of a lady by the name of
Sass Jordan.
A great rock album,
Racine will have Black Crowes and Melissa Etheridge fans
searching for more of her music. All of the songs were co-written
by Jordan, and as I continue looking in the record stores, I have
yet to see any other releases. Yet, according to her
main website, she has 5
albums as of 2003. It would be interesting (and most likely worth
it) to listen to her remaining releases.
Racine will surely have repeated listens, as this album is a
great rock album, and Jordan’s music should not be overlooked.