Lindsey Kane

Item: Satisfied
Author: Burton Wray

Satisfied

(2005)

Reviewed by Burton Wray

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Label Messageshout RecordsThe Phantom Tollbooth2005

ccm pop

Every once in a while, it's nice to find a new artist who feels like a breath of fresh air. Lindsey Kane is just such an artist. While the album is pop, she has a voice that gives the music a unique feel. This quality is obvious from the first (and title) track, "Satisfied," as she sings, "steal my eyes from distraction, my lasting satisfaction / I am satisfied / I will abide / I have decided to run away with you." It's a catchy number that the listener will be singing for days to come.

Her focus on God continues with "Let Me Have You," in which Kane begins by singing, "Did you know that I'm completely captivated by your heart / that all I do is long for unbroken communion with you." The project's pace slows with "Mercy." Once again, it would be easy for this song to be clichéd and sound like much that has already been written, but Kane avoids that trap. One of the more touching songs is the piano-driven song, "The Valley," in which she sings, "You didn't take me out of it, but You joined me in it / You didn't lift me out of it, but You lifted me up in it / You didn't pull me out of it but you pulled me towards you in it and I know I'll be OK." While these ideas have been sung countless times, Kane still manages to do it in a fresh way that doesn't sound clichéd.

As CCM seems to be moving more towards seeing singers take on writing duties on their sophomore projects or later, it is interesting that Kane wrote every song on this album. Not only did she write all the songs, but they make the listener think and marvel at the beauty of the lyrics.

The CD's flow is also enhanced by the fact that it is not overproduced like many pop CDs featuring young artists. The production on this project gives Kane's voice a chance to shine--and shine, it does. One final bit of praise for this project must be offered for its length. Recently, CDs seem to be averaging 40 minutes or less, but this one will surprise listeners by clocking in at a bit over 50 minutes. Kane may be a new independent artist, but she is one who deserves a listen, as this debut project is indeed a breath of fresh air.

3.5 tocks