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While considered a "hard drinkin`, indie-country, alty folk-rocker" at heart, Amelia White has managed to prove, over the course of one full-length release (Blue Souvenirs) and an EP (Candy Heart), that she can push the pop envelope from these roots as well. Black Doves, her Funzalo Records debut sounds assuredly like the one that will elevate her into the league of those with whom she`s been compared. Her sound is instantly pleasing because it, both music and voice, strikes a familiar chord, with elements of Amy Rigby, Lucinda Williams, Paula Frazier and Aimee Mann all rolled into one. But her natural delivery seems from such a personal place and the songs so well written that ultimately White quickly proves to be an artist of distinction. Great hooks, great grooves, and great songs from start to finish. It doesn`t hurt when your record features plenty of guitar and vocal assistance from its co-producer Neilson Hubbard as well as some additional vocals by Mack Starks. Among the White originals, which fill the musical landscape like a topographical map of the heart, is the album`s sole cover, the Hubbard and Starks penned roots-popper "Dig Me Out". This one has "it" for sure. -- Robinson, Miles Of Music (Funzalo Records)
