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Peggy Honeywell
Honey For Dinner
Galaxia Records

by David Miller

I didn't expect to like this album. I don't normally listen to female singers. I know, it's a bias that a reviewer shouldn't have (or at least admit to), but what can I say? It's true, and I think you should know that upfront. So that means when I say I like this album, it must have something that struck me.

Want to know what it is? I can speak for no other person, but for me Peggy Honeywell has the sexiest voice I have ever heard. Period. Whether it's in the very sexually charged "Red Light Runnin' Baby" or the even sexier remake of the Elvis hit "All Shook Up," Honeywell knows how to use her voice to make you feel every nuance that she is trying to convey.

Although she lists influences such as Kitty Wells, Loretta Lynn, and Roy Orbison, I can't hear any of that in her music. The music totally reminds me of Joni Mitchell, early Janis Joplin, and even some Susan Gibson. But her sound is unique in the fact that her voice is so much sexier than any of those mentioned.

This CD, Honey For Dinner, is actually a re-recording of songs that first appeared on a homemade demo tape that Honeywell and her roommate Dew made in August of 2000. This demo tape, titled Peggy Honeywell and Dew Loves You Too was scattered among friends and ultimately wound up with Thomas Campbell, co-founder of Galaxia Records in Santa Cruz, CA. Campbell immediately signed Honeywell to Galaxia and began production on Honey For Dinner. With 10 songs, none longer than two minutes and twenty two seconds, the CD leaves you wanting more. As mentioned, the songs are very sexy, but I don't think they were all meant to be that way. It just happens when she starts to sing.

The album starts with "Sympathy Date," a song about a woman who is asking the object of her affection to at least give her a shot so she can prove her love is real. Next up is "Red Light Runnin' Baby," followed by "Darlin' Man," "Moon," "Hug My Heart," and "Puppy Love" (this song reminds me of "Smelly Cat"...OK, if you don't watch Friends that reference doesn't make any sense, but man...something about this song is SO "Smelly Cat"). The title track, followed by "Games," "Bower Bird," and the Elvis remake finish the album.

One of the best things about this CD is that it is not over-produced. The songs are simple -- the only accompaniment a guitar and perhaps some light percussion -- which allows a perfect showcase of Ms. Honeywell's talent. The makers knew exactly what to do to make this CD enjoyable. Tone it down, give her a guitar, and let her go to town. And that is just the thing that got me hooked.

To find out more about Peggy Honeywell visit www.galaxia-platform.com.


Contact David Miller at miller-at-rockzilla.net

 
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