By: William Giron

Rating: 10/11

Rosy Nolan is what I truly consider one of NYC’s undiscovered talents, and a good listen through her repertoire will convince any skeptic. Her influences are obviously country and folk rock, but there is also a slight mark of grunge scattered about her style. Nolan’s voice is powerful and fluid, reminiscent of singers like Dusty Springfield yet mixed with down to earth Dylan-esque inspirations. The lyrics are crafted with great thought and care, bringing Nolan’s message to her listeners in a more intimate manner. The music itself is composed with deep structure, making the positive chemistry between Nolan and her band very apparent. “Human Cannonball” and “Janina” are two of the groups’ catchiest tracks, but “Little Boxes” is my personal favorite. This tune is perfect all around, in terms of lyrics, music and, of course, Nolan’s beautiful voice.