The Lovell sisters are increasingly shifting from American roots music and folk to a power sound. On the live album Paint The Roses they are assisted by a small orchestra with electric instruments like bass and guitar, as well as brass and strings. That solid orchestral sound does Larkin Poe good. Singer and guitarist Rebecca Lovell has, assisted by the second voice and lap steel playing of her
… sister Megan, enough power in her dark voice to carry the whole. There's still blues-rock to be heard in Larkin Poe's sound, but with the same imagination of classic rock bands like Led Zeppelin and Heart, its much broader scope goes on. With a collection of strong songs as well, this far too short album is a highlight from Larkin Poe. (MR)more
