Download @ Play.com
Described by Q Magazine as 'The Voice Of 2011', Clare Maguire is definitely a voice that won't be ignored. The Last Dance is the second single to be lifted from her recently released debut album, Light After Dark.
Maguire was inspired to write the song after the death of Michael Jackson, so as you've probably guessed, this is a ballad. Not one of those soppy, lovely dovey ballads. This has a slightly dark if slightly detached edge to it but it is a powerful and emotional song, as conveyed as the song comes to the chorus and Clare's vocals swell to the opening bars. The song itself feels very 80's but Clare's haunting vocals (which could be compared to likes of Annie Lennox) adds the dark feeling to it.
Overall, the song showcases not just the power that Maguire exudes from her voice, but also the emotion. She commands attention and hold it, not letting it go until the last note. If this is what Maguire sounds like on record, one can only imagine what she will sound like live.
Rating: 5/5
No comments:
Post a Comment