Jazz, rockabilly, surf, rock all blend together and complement Imelda May’s bold, distinctive voice on her second album. She transports you with each song’s varied instrumentation and reflective lyrics. Sometimes I’m reminded a bit of Squirrel Nut Zippers and singer Katherine Whalen. May’s throaty vocals catapult the jive-bouncy “Pulling the Rug.”She combines surf instrumental and country twang on “Eternity.”On the slower and bluesy “Too Sad to Cry,” there’s a New Orleans vibe. May does a rootsy, fabulous cover of “Tainted Love.” Mayhem is a fun, strong and passionate album from this Irish singer.

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Mayhem (See all Rock Music CDs)

Label: Decca Records
Release date: July 19, 2011
PR: Sneak Attack Media