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Jaia Suri : Luna-Tic (US,2001)****
Here we get life wisdoms and reflections spooned towards us on here and there somewhat bluesy, and now and then even swinging convincing-the-understanding guitar rhythms, with lots of accurate fingerpicking, and with small recognisable (vocal and other) harmonies, as tiny harmonies from a parallel social psychology and sympathy, all with a strong acid feel in inspiration. A very strong debut.
Vagabond Rec. Jaia Suri : Truckstop Gypsy (US, 2002)****
Accompanied by double bass, cello, acoustic guitar, banjo and some instrument percussion this second release has a more full group sound, still with vocals and song led. The melancholy of the last song on the first album is now a bit more overall present, as a sad tiny bass overtone colour in Jaia’s voice. There’s an underlying sad-life’s-misfortune-event-blues heading for the gypsy road of change feel, looking for a renewing fundamental new chance, with that "blues" feeling consistent overall. I'm still glad, emotionally, that Jaia finally found more than a being driven away in her follow-up CD "Fire in the archives". First confrontations in the wild west world are at first too surprising.. "I feel if I don't put an American flag on my car I'll get blacklisted".. Just trying to be yourself in this world is tiring ("The judging is on and it's pointed your way, and it makes me so tired"). But Jaia in some way still concludes hopefully, with her mind all clear.
