Sherrié Austin - Streets Of Heaven (CD)

All Music Guide

Sassy Sherrié Austin, the Australian-born songbird and writer who first coaxed country radio to turn up her up-beat “Lucky In Love" followed by the smash “Never Been Kissed," has released her best effort yet. The eleven-cut CD (plus one hidden track, “Heart On Ice") is entitled Streets Of Heaven and showcases Austin as the tremendous vocalist and songwriter she really is.The material on Streets Of Heaven shows tantalizing diversity. The singer takes on the sobering topic of life-threatening childhood illness in the title cut, inspired by events in her youth. At the same time, the playful Austin we have come to enjoy doesn't disappoint. “Like A Cat" fits the singer's image perfectly. The choice cut of CD is “Drivin' Into The Sun" with its universal theme about young love and addictive melody. Stylistically, Austin takes the country thematic and couches it in pop sound, which is exactly what audiences want to hear these days. Her continued work with co-writer, Will Rambeaux, demonstrates... a unique understanding of the songwriting and story-telling process.Sherrié Austin says she was a bit lost and confused prior to recording this album, forced to reconsider her direction and purpose as an artist. All that confusion and introspection is surely the driving force behind Streets Of Heaven. The album is sultry, sexy and vibrant. - Rick Cohoon, All Music Guide Read more Less