| "What I Got To Say by Diane Postell is an exceptional
album, full of solid writing and playing. With a voice suited to many styles,
Postell has no problem moving back and forth across the musical spectrum
with relative ease. With the Stevie Nicks-ish sounding Seule En Amour to
a cover of Otis Redding’s Respect, there’s a lot of territory
in between that she handles with equal aplomb. From the opening track, I
Think Of You, with its funky chorus and rap background vocals (from Moses
Lewis), to the beautiful ballad, What I Got To Say, that closes the record,
this album showcases Postell’s skills as a songwriter and vocalist
of the first degree. Penning ten of the eleven cuts, she hasn’t stuck
herself in on e particular category, so she gives us a very diverse offering.
A little reggae on Leaving Home, some funk on My Heart Is Torn Apart to
the pop sound of Mister Mess. Her backing band, Michael McHenry –
guitar, Jay Turner – bass, Mookie Siegel – keys and John Thomakos
– drums provide tight accompaniment and production by Postell sounds
sparse, which is good in this case as it gives the recording a live feel.
Local guitar cult hero, O’Donel Levy also guests along with Benjie
Porecki sitting in on keys. Diane Postell has made a fine album she can
be proud of in What I Got To Say and one that would make a nice addition
to any collection of good music."
Reviewed by: Michael Macey |