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Dec
2006
E-Zine Indy Music Cafe – Giving “Happy Now” an A+!
By Heidi. Posted in Reviews | No Comments »Here’s what they’re sayin,
Vincent – Happy Now
“Right from the pink and black-themed cover with the big pill capsule, you get the feeling there is something sweet inside with a hard edge. And that’s exactly what Happy Now is.
Vocalist/writer Heidi Vincent has a great, pliable voice that is really suited to the material. It is pleasant to the ear while still managing to evoke uneasy emotions. Cool, Vietnam, and Star are the standout tracks, touching on themes of lost ideals and wistful yearning for glory. The guitars really accentuate the vocals nicely and there is an overall unified approach to all the arrangements.
What is really nice about this CD is the fresh vibe: there are tasty unobtrusive bits of horn, violin and synth that are subtly added to the mix. The first 3 songs even have a cool swing feel to them! Take that, you four-on-the-floor rockheads! Even though thick guitars pervade the whole album, there are enough rhythmic twists and lyrical and vocal meanderings to keep you hooked.
4/5 stars
A. Leong ”
Heidi is WELCOME. This is the official Vincent web site, run by the official Vincent girl, me!
Happy Now, my debut album has taken a physical shape. More than just words, less than 3 ounces and containing purpose to connect with you. You decide how.
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