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Disturbing Body BOILED
7/10
Montreal singer-songwriter gets personal
After leading various Canadian indie bands, Steph Yates’ new incarnation finds her in more introspective mood on a set of haunting songs about the mysteries of human attraction. It’s more than a folk album, for her sonic palette also takes in jazz influences and a lovely bossa nova lilt. Nor is it quite an auteur record, for producer Sandro Perri plays a pivotal role in framing her songs with subtle horns and keyboards arrangements. Yet this is Yates baring her soul with a streamof-consciousness honesty to the lyrics, while her gentle acoustic guitar and delicate vocals shine through with understated clarity.