Perhaps it should be made clear from the start, The Secret Sisters are good, both vocally and musically. Nevertheless, it’s fair to say their downfall is what comes between songs, or at least Laura’s is. When they’re singing their mix of traditional country numbers, inspired predominantly by the stars of the 50’s and 60’s, they bring with them breathtaking harmonies and a paradoxical joy to songs which are often littered with depression. Still, when Laura chimes early on ‘we’re not that garbage on the radio coming out of Nashville’ I can’t help but feel it’s an...
Photos of The Secret Sisters at Union Chapel, London on 30th January 2012. Taken by Jo Cox – www.jocoxphotography.co.uk
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Listening to a few of their tracks on Myspace I was a little worried I was about to trek out in the freezing rain, only to listen to yet another cheap throwback. I’m prepared to admit that I was wrong. The Secret Sisters may hark back to a bygone era of pearls and pin curls, but don’t make the mistake of thinking they’re just a covers band. They’re never going to be the most exciting musical duo to hit the airwaves, but these girls are at least the real deal in terms of pure country music. With the backing of the legendry T-Bone Burnett, whose production credits...
