SALE - Get In, I’m Drivin’ (CD)

(2011) The smooth soulfulness and disarming honesty of Ginny Owens' earlier work is here, along with a sure grasp on contemporary R&B and folk/pop sounds. Get In, I'm Drivin' draws much of its lyrical content from Owens' life while striking a universal note of hope through difficult times. The inspirational message of "Rain" (written during her mother's battle with cancer) and the bouncy yet biting tone of "Better Off' (about fair-weather friends and lovers) give the album a welcome emotional balance. Owens' beguiling vocals- caressing yet strong, with a hint of melancholy- connect with both the primal gospel of "Lay It Down" and the uplifting British-influenced pop of "Before You Fly." Other standouts include the elegant, Norah Jones-esque number "Better That Way" and a moody reworking of Stevie Wonder's "higher Ground." Owens closes with "The Song," a beautifully rendered acoustic tune that honors both God and the gift of music. It neatly sums up the fusion of deep faith and arti