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Music from Bad Alice

Music Review from Livewire, The Lennox Herald.

CD - Walk in My Shoes by Bad Alice

This first CD by Bad Alice was written from the perspective of Suzy Johnston who has battled with bipolar disorder. Suzy works magic in her lyrics to show how your life can turn around from dark times.

The Bad Alice line-up, Suzy and pal Lindsay Robertson, are singers and guitarists who resist the temptation to hide behind the studio music boards and give an untreated but true acoustic offering. The eight track provide a rocky vibe and, although a bit on the raw side, that seems to be the desired effect.

‘Revolution’ features high pitched vocals about Suzy’s admission to a psychiatric unit and the rough ride she had. She talks about ‘rocky elevation’ to recovery and turns the negative around.

Undoubtedly the best is ‘Elemental’ which begins with a soothing melody, building tension to the pivotal third verse and coming to terms with accepting responsibility to work your way out of trouble by choosing your destiny.

This is the latest step Suzy has taken in her recovery, following her book 'The Naked Bird Watcher' and she aims to help others by charting her experiences.

Walk in My Shoes is available at Bookworms, Helensburgh and at www.badalicemusic.com

 

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