Missy does it again

The word on the street is that Missy Higgins new album has been ready for some time – but she, and her management, felt that after the success of ‘Sound of White’ the Australian public needed sometime to miss her before a new album was on the market. This may or may not be true – but in light of what happened with Delta Goodrem- if that was their way of thinking – Good on them! A very clever move. The public are now more than ready – and practically salivating in anticipation of 'On a Clear Night'. So…was it worth the wait???

Missy Higgins 'On a Clear Night' is not completely 'Sound of White' Part 2 – but it is the logical direction for her to go following a 9 x Platinum album. It is removed from the sound of her first album, but not very far. There is less piano, and more guitar sounds for a start.

There are certainly tracks that stood out to me from the first listen, for different reasons – those being:- “Where I Stood” – A heart-breaking and honest track, her vocals are superb. This is a heavenly opening track; “Steer” - A gorgeously upbeat and thoroughly addictive, feel-good track. Let’s hope it debuts at #1 on the ARIA Charts this week; “Warm Whispers” – A creamy ballad that is satisfying from start until finish and will make you smile; “Angela” – This is one of the only songs on this album that I am not a fan of…I can’t put my finger on what I don’t like about it – I just don’t; “Peachy” – I am sure I heard Missy play this live at some stage? Perhaps on her tour with Ben Lee? I recognised it straight away. A slightly aggressive and angry side of Missy is exposed here – and it is brilliant!

In conclusion, "On a Clear Night" has a sound that may well win Missy some new fans, without being different enough to alienate her old ones. You go girl!!!

I’m off to see Paul Stanley (Kiss) tonight – and I can’t wait!!!

Pop Princess xo