Album Review

Come On Blue

by Tomi Lunsford

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If her country roots didn’t reach so dad-gum deep, Tomi Lunsford’s vocal instincts would serve her well in the jazz world.  The Asheville-to-Nashville singer/songwriter’s ability to hold on to a note ‘til all the emotion the lyric requires is extracted makes for an unbroken string of distinctively delivered originals, co-written primarily with Warren Denney and Robin Eaton.  Her one-of-a-kind vocal approach is evident from the leadoff track “You Can Leave Me Now”, to the instantly memorable chorus of “Go To People”, a classic-styled country torch tune, “Rain”, and the rousing “Jesus Was A Union Man”. A quirky, bluesy take on the traditional “I Wish I Was a Mole In The Ground” is an added treat. Come On Blue is a legit candidate for this year’s “Best Of”’s.