The rich and soulful interpretation of Bob Snider's "Talk to Me Babe" prompted me to go out and buy Treassa LeVasseur's new CD "Low Fidelity". "Low Fidelity" flows smoothly, goes by quickly and ultimately satisfies.
LeVasseur's sultry, mature and tasteful vocals are supported by the luscious sound of the 19 members of the Zee Choir and the result is an essentially jazzy, honky-tonk and spiritual record. Snider's is the only pop tune while "Rest of the Ride" (LeVasseur) is particularly melodic, as is "Help Me Over" (Corin Raymond and Sean Cotton).
"Low Fidelity" is technically clean. LeVasseur co-produced the record with established producer and guitar player David Gavan Baxter. They have used strong high-end keyboards and horns to offset the deeper tone of LeVasseur's vocals. Harmonica playing by Paul Reddick stands out.
The crescendo-like finale, "Amen" (LeVasseur), is a strong spiritual effort well worth waiting for: "For the paths that Mohammed or Buddah or Shanti have trod/Seemed to me equally worthy of glory and God."
"Low Fidelity" is an independently produced CD.
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