Leanne Kingwell - New Tattoo (Album out now on Krill Records)

When was the last time you heard an album featuring a female singer whose original music is influenced by The Sex Pistols, The Clash, The Easybeats, 70's David Bowie, Bo Diddley and David Lynch? If the prospect of investigating such a release is mouth watering, do whatever it takes to get hold of a copy of Leanne Kingwell's debut 'New Tattoo'. Backed by an explosive rhythm section, inventive lead guitar and Chris Copping's Hammond organ, Leanne interprets her intelligent, sexy lyrics with a voice that is powerful but never harsh, authoritative and passionate. Highlights abound on virtually every track. The sexy Stones-ish 'Can't Get Enough' ('grab my hips, spank me, jump up and down'), 'Look At My Life' with its resolute message ('I've been to hell and back, still got some fuel in the tank'), the bitingly sarcastic 'Back To Me' ('you'll come crawling, don't sugarcoat your reasons, it makes you sound weak... but I guess you are'). This is assertive songwriting of the highest order. Here is a girl who won't be emotionally bullied. The album's two covers, the moody 'Blind' written by James Stewart from Melbourne band Overnight Jones finds Leanne sounding not unlike Julee Cruise, while The Angels, 'Be With You' a mid tempo rocker features another convincing vocal and tasty lead guitar from Stewart. First time out and already Leanne Kingwell has left an indelible mark with 'New Tattoo'. - Billy Pinnell (MAG - Music Australia Guide - May 2005) NEW TATTOO Tracklist: 1. Look At My Life 2. Show Ya What 3. Frightened (Gun Shy) 4. Can't Get Enough 5. Blind 6. Drop Your Pants 7. Be With You 8. Back To Me (Crawling) 9. You Stink 10. My Hero (Better Than You) 11. Bite 12. More Leanne Kingwell's NEW TATTOO album was written over three years by Leanne Kingwell and her co-writer John Keskeridis. Clive Young, James Stewart and Doc and the Brewster boys also make an appearance in the songwriting credits. It was recorded at Fortissimo, Sing Sing and Salt Studios. Recording was completed in October 2004 and it was mixed down at Woodstock Studios in Melbourne in December 2004. Andy Parsons Engineered and Produced. Mark Hilton and The Elementals (Andy Parsons and Wayne Nietz) provided the guitar, bass, and drums for the bulk of the album. Chris Copping provided the hammond and piano. James Stewart, Ian Kitney, Dan Luscombe and John MacKay also appear on various tracks. SEE LINKS SECTION FOR MORE INFO. Leanne Kingwell's NEW TATTOO album is currently available at: Basement Discs (Melbourne), Cosmos Books and Music (St Kilda), Greville Records (Prahran), Missing Link Records (Melbourne), Polyester Records (Fitzroy), Raoul Records (St Kilda) Rare Records (St Kilda). Also available on the web and via mail order. See BUY section for full details.