Track Feature: Sarah Borges-Caught By The Rain

Sarah Borges has got soul from the top of her head to the bottom of her feet. Leaving her band and taking her music to the masses by herself was a big move. 

Listening to the new single "Caught By The Rain" is proof that her talent is strong enough to stand on its own. She may have been in an "in the rain" state of mind before taking such a risk but after listening to the new single I think there is no chance that there is a storm brewing at all. All the clouds have parted and the sun is shining on this exciting talent.

"Caught By The Rain" is bluesy and from the gut. Sarah's singing has just the right edge to it and the guitar playing is smokin' hot!

Give this track your time and you will not be sorry, you will want more!

Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck



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Change is something that takes a little getting used to. If you need proof of this, ask the soulful Sarah Borges. After a long and successful stint with her band, The Broken Singles, 2011 marked the band’s breakup – and Sarah embarking on a solo career. She admits it took some time to adjust. “One of the things I didn’t expect is when you’re on stage and you’re doing a show, there’s certain things you have to do. You have to tune your guitar. You have to take a sip of your drink. It’s just inevitable. I guess I had my band mates fill in that space – whether it be telling jokes or on-stage banter. You can’t have that when it’s just you. That’s a change. You have to be ok with it being quiet for a second. Also, you play out with your bandmates so much – especially when you’ve been together for a long time, and you operate as a unit. You have to dig deep and think about how you’re going to make the show exciting by yourself instead of relying on others.”

However, “digging deep” has never been a problem for the Massachusetts native. Whether it be through performances or her writing, Borges has learned to dazzle – and do it well. That ability can be heard all over her 2014 Radio Sweetheart disc, as well as her upcoming follow-up, Good and Dirty, due in early 2016. She attributes that ability to a very eclectic sound, which she comes by naturally, she says.

“I would say that my sound is straight up rock and roll, but it’s the sum total of what my record collection looks like. The new record that I am working on is certainly more Americana than the last record was. It’s also more rock than the last record. I would say that it’s a version of the live shows – a lot of loud guitars and loud singing. You can certainly dance to it.”

Rock/Americana Review: Sarah Borges-Radio Sweetheart

Release Date: June 24, 2014

Label: Lonesome Day Records

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Sometimes you find long after the fact that there is some incredible music right in your own backyard. That was the case for me after spinning the recently released Radio Sweetheart from Sarah Borges.

Borges is a Boston girl with a long history of success with a band called Sarah Borges and the Broken Singles. They released four critically acclaimed albums then broke up. A year later Borges commented - “It hit me like a ton of bricks - I didn't have to stop doing music." Yes indeed and she is back as strong as ever with a new album.

Right from the start I was taken with this music, every track. Her voice and the music reminded me fondly of Sheryl Crow and Grace Potter and The Nocturnals. And from this listener that is a compliment as I have tremendous respect for both artists and now with equal respect I can give the nod to Borges as well.

The first track, “Girl With A Bow,” kick starts your heart and ears and after that it is smooth sailing down a varied musical road. I heard rock, pop, blues, country, Americana and all of them mixed together at some points. It’s all very good. I particularly zoned right in on Borges’ passionate and from the gut vocal style. Her style fits the music and lyrics without ever allowing a moment of wavering. This lady has got her mojo working. A good of example of that home cookin’ is the blues baked “Mind On Me.”

The guitar playing is outstanding on this release thanks to Borges, Russell Chudnofsky and Lyle Brewer. Some of that fine guitar work can be found on “Hands and Knees,” which would be a good choice for a single. As a matter of fact there is not a single track on this album that wouldn’t fly as a solid hit single. One track will draw you in and then you will be hooked. There is just enough of every genre sprinkled in this music to crossover into many eager ears of all age groups. When you get right down to the nuts and bolts of it, this is a fine release that is consistent straight on through. Excellent leadership, superb vocals and tremendous musicianship to back it up makes this a complete success.

It is very important to have a great opening track and to close out strong as well so that is exactly what Borges and her friends do with an aptly titled curtain closer call “Record On Repeat.” The guitar is just rocking. I can picture Borges going down a straight and narrow highway in a convertible sports car with the radio blaring full blast. Yeah, put that one on repeat!

If you like some twang, country, blues, pop and rock, Radio Sweetheart is an easy choice to add to your collection. Just start your engine, press play and the end result is instant joy. How could anyone pass that up?

4.5/5 Stars

Key Tracks: Mind On Me, Girl With a Bow, Record On Repeat

Tracks:
01. Girl With a Bow
02. Radio Sweetheart
03. Big Bright Sun
04. Think of What You've Done
05. Mind On Me
06. Hands and Knees
07. The Waiting and the Worry
08. Start Again
09. Heavy Dreams
10. Record On Repeat

Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck-Write A Music Review Founder

July 11, 2014

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