Renee Wahl belts out a gritty, bluesy style of Country Noir that explores the dark corners of the human condition. Changing roles from the doting partner (“Me Before You”) to the tempting Siren (“Temptation”) to the heartless black widow (“To The Bone,”) Wahl promises to “put you before me,” before boasting that she’ll “cut you to the bone.” Maybe the song “Meds” explains her change in demeaner as “we’re just adjusting my meds.” Or perhaps she’s a metaphor for life’s ups and downs that can drag you through Hell before they lead you to Heaven. Either way, with Wahl’s sensual voice it’s a ride you’ll want to take.
Summer Playlist Must Have: “Cold Day In Memphis”
An enigmatic tryst involving a couple just south of the law plays out in the back streets of Memphis. The lyrics are purposely vague, but the voice is beautifully clear; and the mood is vintage Hollywood noir.
