Review:
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In 2003, Robin
Ella Contreras released an intriguing collection of acoustic
Americana music with her band entitled Robinella and the CC
String Band. For her sophomore release, Robin Ella has
compiled a new band, with a new name, and a new expanded sound.
Now simply known as Robinella, her latest release incorporates
significant jazz elements into her already established
folk-bluegrass sound. Solace for the Lonely not only
adopts jazz influences, it also features a broad array of
instruments including keyboards, piano, drums and electric bass.
Robin Ella's singing style also reflects this change in musical
direction. This new and less conventional musical approach is an
interesting mix of folk, jazz, bluegrass and even funk. As with
any change in musical style, some Robinella fans will embrace
the new influences while others will almost certainly scratch
their heads at this release. It's not bad, it's just not
what you might expect.
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