Suzy Callahan, Magic Review

by Eliana Fermi on December 26, 2018

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Suzy Callahan, Magic Review

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Suzy Callahan describes herself as a “post-punk poet and guitar hack. ” That sound has served her well over the years. Callahan’s songs have appeared in the TLC series Breaking Amish, has received airplay on KCRW, and have been featured on NPR. Her former band, Devils Wielding Scimitars, was chosen by some of Spotify DJ’s as the greatest band name, ever. Callahan is releasing a new seven track album titled, Magic. With acoustic guitars and a laid-back vibe throughout, Callahan shows a quieter softer side on Magic. The album was mixed by Floyd Reitsma at Studio Litho in Seattle.

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Overview

Item Reviewed

Magic

Author

Eliana Fermi

December 26, 2018

In Short

Holding Pattern
Let the Moments Come
Money in My Hand
Don't Ask Me
I Have a Dream
Georgia O'Keeffe
Bramble Eating Goats

Details

Release Date: September 28, 2018

Suzy Callahan - Vocals, Ukulele
Scott Tyburski - Guitars, Bass, Drums, Piano, Synths
Tracks 1-4 and tracks 6-7 mixed by Floyd Reitsma
Track 5 recorded live at the Magic Kingdom
All revealed songs written by Suzy and Scott except I Have a Dream by Benny Andersson and Björn Ulvaeus
Album art by Lydia Tyburski

Label

Scared Guy Music

Length

25 minutes

Callahan has an interesting lyric style that make her songs a joy to listen to and discover.

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8.9

8.7

Bottom Line

Magic is a collection of relaxed tunes filled with acoustic instruments and full vocal harmonies. Callahan’s vocal style is soft and intimate as she writes about the misconceptions of love and the thought of being on some kind of ‘island paradise,’ with something still missing from that pretty picture. With a singer/songwriter indie pop vibe, the seven tunes traverse multiple feels and emotions. The lyric writing is creative and poignant. Even though the indie pop vibe is strong, if you listen carefully you can still hear the attitude and experimental mindset of punk music’s influence throughout Magic. That’s the short of it!

8.9

Total Score

8.7

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