Gina Villalobos
Country of origin:
U.S.
Type of music generally:
Country/folk
Status:
Most recent release, Sola (2014)
See also:
Gina Villalobos's site
Comparisons:
Lucinda Williams, Sheryl Crow
Covers/own material:
Own
General comments:
Gina Villalobos has made a name for herself in the country/folk genre with her assured songwriting and raw, emotional voice. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Recommended first album:
Sola
Recordings:
- Beg From Me (2002)
- Rock 'N' Roll Pony (2004)
- Miles Away (2007)
- Days On Their Side (2009)
- Sola (2014)
Sola
Release info:
2014—Pony Farm Music
Availability:
See Gina Villalobos's site
Ecto priority:
Highly recommended
Group members:
Gina Villalobos—vocals, acoustic guitar
Guest artists:
Josh Grange—electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Eric Heywood—pedal steel
Kevin Haaland—electric guitar
Ian Walker—upright bass
Quinn—drum Kit
Produced by:
Erik Colvin
Comments:
It's been a while since the last record by Gina Villalobos, and it's a welcome return. She still has a uniquely raspy voice that recalls Lucinda Williams, especially in this country setting. Her timbre is her own though. "Taillights" is a soft, almost dreamy song given weight by that lived-in voice. "Come undone(interstate ache)" lives up to its title, Villalobos telling an effective tale of heartache. "Hold on to Rockets" is a song with a strong melody and an atmosphere that's very well accomplished, it rocks with conviction. "Walk away" closes the proceeding on a good note, Gina singing in that remarkable voice of sadness, but with a hopeful tone. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)
Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
