It’s All About a Story: A Review of the Music CD of Hanna Rector

When I was in Hot Springs in July, I encountered a beautiful young folk singer by the name of Hannah Rector.  I purchased her CD for the purpose of reviewing it and finally got around to it. With the exception of two tracks,  Hannah wrote the music of the CD. I felt the CD reveals real talent, and she certainly has good things ahead for her. Her music was certainly enjoyed at the Sons of Confederate Veterans 2009 National Convention in Arlington Hotel in Hot Springs.  Her music touches loss and learning in live, as well as her faith.  The lyrics are mature, solid, moving at times, and generally well-crafted and the music varies in tempo and style.  If you like blues, you’ll like her “Guitar Station.”  I think my personal favorite of hers is “Mirror, Mirror.” I’ll post some of her lyrics in another post. Her voice is excellent. If you’re interested in hearing some of her music, and learning more about her, you can and should explore her MySpace page here: http://www.myspace.com/hannahmaerector

For a first CD of it is really a decent effort. If you like acoustic guitar joined with the beautiful female voice, you’ll enjoy her CD. If you’re a Confederate, her version of “Dixie” will bring you to tears. Here are the song titles for It’s All About the Story:

1. “It Was You”
2. The Next Thing They will See
3. With a Leaf in Her Mouth
4. Down in the Valley
5. Don’t Give Up
6. Guitar Station
7. Mirror, Mirror
8. Cheat
9. Angel in Disguise
10. Save Me
11. Don’t Leave
12. Grains of Sand
13. My Children
14. Dixie

Hannah Rector

Hannah Rector

Hannah Rector at Hot Springs, Arkansas 2009