Title: Penetrating, Rhythmic, and Challenging
Product review: The third release from this native Bostonian residing in Nashville is at turns somber and glowing, but it is always penetrating. Cutler's impassioned folk-inflected voice, enthralling guitar, and sense of syncopated rhythms allow her to widely explore the personal terrain of these songs, which were written in the aftermath of personal tragedy and a period of seclusion. The result is a stirring, often provocative look at human spirit in the face of emotional challenge. Cutler exercises daring lyrical perspective that manages to shed some universal light -- "Dirty Truth" quietly advocates for full honesty in relationships over the "mercy lie," and "Sorry" illustrates how inadequate our quick-fix apologies are. From the Sting-like dramatic presence of "Stolen Fire" to the melodically touching "Love and Let Go" and the ultimately embracing "Sweet Spot," Tower of Silence weaves many sonic environments while challenging the listener to look openly and inward.
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