Search - Kim Virant :: Stealing Days

Some of the last Rock 'n' Roll in the Northwest

laura_emily | Seattle, WA | 08/25/2001

(5 out of 5 stars)

"With all the emo and punk rock bands that make up most of the music and critical darlings in the Northwest these days, where do you go for a little american rock n roll? Kim Virant's new CD is one of the best records put out in the seattle for awhile now. Her voice is strong and soulful she has powerful lyrics and a great band backing her. "Rock" Tim helps each song build to a climax and explode with his guitar masterwork. The last song on the album features Kim playing piano and it is completly gorgeous, different from everything else on the album, and needs to be heard (it gets to me every time). "Stealing Days" is probably the strongest track, but "Melinda" and "Lucky Me" aren't far behind. Oh, and there is a cover of The Who's "getting in tune" (they do it some damn fine justice), that's also on the Who Cares? comp. cd- what more could you ask for?"