When last we left her, Kelly Minter was just one of many female singer/songwriters making a go of it. Three years and a new record deal later, Minter returns with Wrestling the Angels and a whole new sensibility.
With labelmate Margaret Becker at the production helm, alongside Paul Buono, the new Minter is more vulnerable songwriter with a breezy acoustic sound, thanks to Becker's deft touch. Becker's influence can be felt right down to the vocal level, as often Minter's vocals sound eerily like she's emulating Becker's own breathy, understated approach. But these simple melodies and airy, folksy acoustic sounds seem to suit Minter; she sounds at home here.
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