Sarah Tracey's new CD, Cards On The Table

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Singer-songwriter Sarah Tracey delivers a stellar performance on her latest self-released recording Cards on the Table displaying the melodic inflections of an ardent songstress complimented by the soothing touch of a mystical balm. She exudes warmth from every pore of her vocals, and shows a propensity for seduction with the sensual finesse of Scarlett Johansen. The silky caresses in Tracey’s vocal strokes are reminiscent of Jane Monheit foddered by the fleshy tone of her resonance pervading a register reflective of folk pop siren Mindy Smith. Marinated in music with a relaxing lounge-pop persuasion, Sarah Tracey’s 5-track disc saddles the listener in for a comfy stroll through chambers of verdant embroidery and inflective musings.

Songs like “Heart On My Sleeve,” “I Want To” and the title track bare it all lyrically as the music massages the senses with sensual strokes and tranquilizing vapors. Tracey twines introspective verses with placid ripples along “Why Should I Be Blue” contrasting the sassy spirit in her vocal furls through the softly trellised passages of “This Plume.” Her vocals shift into a girl-next-door coyness in “How Does It Feel” showing another facet of her personality and her elasticity to tailor the vocal melodies to fit the mood of the songs.

Whether she purrs like a temptress or lulls like a country dove, Sarah Tracey immerses herself into her songs delivering them with the stately poise and beauty of a diva. It is easy to enjoy her singing and easy to believe that these songs are an extension of herself. Cards on the Table lay out the vital facets of Ms. Tracey’s singing, and she has no doubt more in store for audiences.