Label Freedom
Release Date May 18, 2010
Austin, Texas
美國
Pre-Release Packages
Introducing Claire's Collective
Claire’s Collective offers supporters a 特有的unique opportunity to play an 不可或缺的integral role in Claire’s musical career by providing her with some 首批特典 initial momentum as she presents her new album, "How Do You Like Love?" to the world. Three different packages are available, and all will be received a full month before 實際發行日the actual release date along with a personal thank you from Claire.
1. pre-release option one - $50
early delivery of signed cd, signed poster
2. pre-release option two - $100
early delivery of signed cd, signed poster, heart & wings necklace, heart & wings t-shirt (or Freedom Records t-shirt)
...also feel free to simply donate to the cause! 100% of your donation will go towards the promotion of "How Do You Like Love?"
Claire Small - "How Do You Like Love?" (from the album How Do You Like Love?) (Free download at her site)
Singer/songwriter Claire Small has called both Nashville and Austin home -- with the Lone Star locale being her current residence -- and it's easy to hear the influences of both in her music. The rootsy Americana that sits comfortably next to the more indie-styled pop energy in her best songs reflects the mix of influences at play in her writing, many of which are grounded in what she describes as "1930’s and 40’s American roots music (including) artists like Hank Williams and Robert Johnson." She adds, "for me, roots rock describes the filtering of these influences through the rock music I listened to in my teenage years. There are also a lot of big, poppy harmonies and arrangements on this record, emulating bands I loved when I was younger like The 5th Dimension and the Mamas And The Papas."
The songs on her upcoming third album How Do You Like Love (May 18, Freedom) trace her journey from Nashville to Houston and then Austin, the personal relationships (and their failures) that motivated her move and the ever-maturing outlook on life and love. Songs such as the fine title track -- bringing to mind Shawn Colvin or a twangier Ingrid Michaelson -- are, in her own view, decidedly "more personal and to the point." Arrangements for the new project came from Small and her backing band of Matt Esky on bass and Stephen Belens on drums with guests including guitarists Jon Dee Graham, Doug Lancio and the busy Joe McMahan. Recommended.
