Katie Sutherland // Canvas

Back in March 2012 we showcased Katie Sutherland even though we had previously posted her work under the alias of Pearl & The Puppets. Well, while not quite there for a physical release, Katie released her debut album, Canvas to those who had pledged on her Pledge Music campaign as a download on Christmas Eve as a thank you. So has it been worth the wait?

Opening with the title track Canvas, we get an nice little upbeat track (that we just want to pair with Chris Townsend’s Painter’s Brush) that seems a little different from what we’ve heard before. Next we get Toughen Up which has for us a certain Buble-esque feel to to it. I’m Not Yours comes up next followed quickly by I Loved Us.

Sinners has a good beat underneath it and could have you singing along with the chorus before bringing it down for Little Diamonds. Next we have a new version of the ever popular Because I Do which in essence is simply re-arranged in a fashion. Another lovely little number in the form If I Were You which opens with a lovely piano piece and strings (imagine the opening to Steps Last Thing On My Mind) and maintains what sounds to be a simple melody line throughout

A nice bouncy tune in the form of Kisses follows before heading into the easy going You’re With Me. This leads into the upbeat, happy tune Life Is Beautiful which wouldn’t sound wrong as a soundtrack piece to a happy montage in a film. Closing the album is a slowish track I Say Yeah which finishes the album off nicely.

Overall it’s not too bad an album from the singer/songwriter. Yes there was delays to the album but it has probably been for the better. It’s not just all one sort of sound. There is a bit of everything here that people will no doubt like. We think that there are some Little Diamonds in this release. Fans should enjoy and is a perfect introductory to Katie for those who haven’t heard of before now.

Rating: 4/5