"It Ain't Love", the new CD from Megan Burtt
If first impressions matter--and they do--Denver singer/songwriter Megan Burtt's first full-length CD It Ain't Love makes a good one.
Sporting a consistent roots-rock vibe (with a bit of Bonnie Raitt thrown in), singable hooks, spot-on vocals and thoughtful songwriting from Burtt, this record shows a suprising amount of depth for a full-length debut. As the title suggests, the songs explore the darker side of love and relationships; Burtt is at different times reflective, cynical, mournful and caustic, almost as though processing grief over love gone bad. Among the more memorable tracks are "Too Damn Hard," "Moves" and the title track, "It Ain't Love."
Perhaps the only weakness in the record is that Burtt really puts her best foot forward later in the tracklist rather than earlier. While the first few songs are okay, they also suggest that perhaps this record could get lost in a sea of other "okay" independent releases. But let the CD keep spinning toward the middle tracks; that's where Burtt's talent and range really begin to shine.
All told, It Ain't Love is a strong first outing from a singer/songwriter who shows a lot of promise. There are some powerful moments on this record that at the very least let us know that Megan Burtt has the goods as an artist, and is one to watch.
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