Frazey Ford was born in Castlegar, but could easily be mistaken for a Southern Belle. With a smokey vibrato like a hummingbird at sunset, her music captures the soul of the South through the hands of a West Coast songstress.
Most will recognize Ford's unique voice from her work with Vancouver folk trio The Be Good Tanyas, or her 2010 solo debut Obadiah. Indian Ocean brings more rhythm and funk to her usual velveteen folk and neo-soul, thanks to bringing in Al Green's backing band The High Rhythm Section, one of soul's most infamous studio groups, as her back up players.
Rich harmony, electric organ and one of the greatest rhythm sections in history, all subtly enhance the songs. From the cool and contemplative "Season To Season" to the sass-groove of "Done", the album remains true to Frazey's folk and neo-soul sensibilities, but the added hands of some of history's finest players makes for a very special album. Enjoy with a Sazerac at sundown, and cheers to one of our countries finest.
Rating: ★★★★
