Frazer’s voice is distinct and enchanting – in the lower ranges, her vocals are dark and swooping, at times giving way to a bit of Celtic warbling. Her bandmates paint a setting rich in orchestral arrangements, parlor piano, and finger-plucked acoustic guitar.
In “I’ll Never Know,” a slide guitar wafts through the background of a letter to an old lover. Frazer sings, “I’m wondering if I’m on your mind / All the places you go/ I’m wondering if you’re on my side / I guess I’ll never know.” It’s a sentiment for those who have endured the pain of parting with true love.
The beauty of Frazer’s voice contrasts with the sadness of the lyrics. Great country music conjures up all of the bad memories and regrets of your past, and then sits next to you at the bar, comforting you as you wash it all away.
– Andrea Myers
Paula Frazer (Birdman Records)