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Single Review: Julie Dougherty “Home”

“Home” is a sentiment I would say that the vast majority of us can relate to. There are countless songs about the theme, so it takes something to make a standout tune. Julie Dougherty’s take stands on its own merit, not over-utilizing the “home” aspect, but rather relying on the descriptors of what remind of us being at home. It’ s like a laundry list of things that just make you feel good and it does so very well.

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When she sings out “It’s the sound of your heart when you lay in bed…”, the way she annunciates heart really tugs at my…well, my heart strings I suppose! The musicianship here is a great and solid.

There is this thing about Julie’s voice I can’t quite put my finger on. There are two parts to it that blend together. One part is a surefire folk singer, worn comfortably by countless gigs like your favorite pair of jeans and the other part is something of a traditional cantor from a choir or something along those lines. I am not sure how she blends the two, but she does so incredibly well. She has a relaxed and very pretty voice that every so often has a natural break I find very pleasing. While not my typical choice for listening, I enjoy listening to this tune a few times over.

I will be checking out the rest of the record that Julie sent on over when I get the chance! Do the same.

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