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Susan Raven
SUSAN RAVEN, singer and songwriter, is a 21st Century troubadour, a powerful performer and a skilled songsmith with a rich and haunting voice. Her debut album, Glittering Cities, is a collection of beautiful songs, a cinematic journey from start to finish, an emotion-fired collection of majestic songcraft with strong vocal performances that fall somewhere between Sinead O'Connor and the Cranberries. Each song is recorded with a finely crafted backing track that sonically enhances the impulse behind the lyric. Susan's art as a songwriter, coupled with her fine vocal abilities and the vision and musicianship of the players make this truly global album essential listening for all.
SUSAN RAVEN: "I write all my songs on a vintage Martin 12-string guitar. It is an entire band in one instrument, the harmonics and drones that spin out from the strumming suggest many of the overdubs that follow. I take a song and hone it until the base-metal turns to gold. I write lyrics to trigger emotions, memories and inspiration in people and as my craft has matured, so a strong individual sound has emerged. My music has been variously described as Cosmic World Fusion, Space Rock and Ethno-Pop."
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CDBaby.com: "Majestic songcraft bolstered by a strong vocal performance from singer and songwriter Susan Raven; the scope of the music is reminiscent of Peter Gabriels ambitious catalog - a beautiful album."

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 CD - "Glittering Cities" by Susan Raven
  Reference Code: IZUN-CD-01
ALL MUSIC GUIDE REVIEW (4-stars) - Susan Raven's debut album, Glittering Cities, is transcendent. Though the spiritual theme of the music may not appeal to everyone's taste, the excellence of production and exquisite melding of the instrumentals and vocals will. Raven's voice is gorgeous, and her original compositions are moving and insightful. All cuts are technically excellent. While some may be less lyrically detailed, as with the somewhat simplistic command of "Stack Your Guns," others sail and soar. The title song is a lucid and vibrant example of Raven's total production -- ethereal, shimmering, and visionary. (Fans may recognize David Rhodes' guitar on this track from his performances in Peter Gabriel's band.) Also outstanding are the haunting and evocative "Saturn" and the warmly heartfelt "I Think of You," a eulogy for two friends. Particularly noteworthy accompaniment comes from Steffy Sharpstring's glissando guitar and Hilaire Penda's bass on "Saturn," as well as on "I Think of You." In all, this album, which is available on www.izun.co.uk is a positive introduction to a very talented artist whose skill is clearly presented, not simply in her personal performance, but in her ability to choose other musicians and producers as talented as she is, and create a superb total composition with their support.

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