CD REVIEW

JACKIE DEE

TIDE

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The ups and downs of relationships are highlighted in Jackie Dee’s five track EP suitably titled Tide.

Jackie’s warm tones are perfect for the dreamy journey she takes the listener on.  In the opening track A Few Wrong Turns she acknowledges that despite making some bad decisions along the way eventually everything will become clear. 

However, just as you find your way back the realisation ‘he’ only thinks about himself in All About You (Track 2) has you doubting the relationship. 

It’s now that she’s able to acknowledge that she trusts herself and her decisions, appearing empowered, until she accepts that it is What It Is (Track 3) makes her happy and content confirming her decision not to give up. 

The title track will convince you to believe what comes your way and you’ll find yourself breathing in and breathing out as you yourself float with the Tide knowing everything will be all right. 

Just when you feel it’s all ok – it’s all over. 

Time to move on because of a love no longer. 

Time to find your way alone again once more for the Long Walk.

Not surprising the rightly titled album was produced, engineered and mixed at Matt Fell’s LoveHz Studio with additional production and engineering by drummer Josh Schuberth and mastering at King Willy Sound by William Bowden.  Multi tasking was producer himself on bass, acoustic and electric guitars, keyboards, percussion, programming and backing vocals and Bill Risby on the Wurlitzer. 

The cover photography by Sean Maguire (already-yesterday.com) is a sigh in itself, capturing a relaxed and contented writer on the beach.  With her hair pulled up by Gardner Hair Design and her make-up perfectly applied by Monique Drew, Jackie, wearing a strapless dress, sits with her toes touching the rippling waters of the Tide.

Tide hints at the romance of life and you may even feel at peace after you listen.  Most enjoyable!

Cheryl Byrnes

Country Music Capital News

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