ROOTSTIME REVIEW - Belgium
MARISA YEAMAN 'Pure Motive' (Deep Pearl)

Now everyone here is talking so much about Marisa we can't leave it to rest. The Australian singer songwriter, who over the past 10 years has released three EP's on the market, surprises us by the release of her recent CD 'Pure Motive'

We hear a songstress influenced completely in her own way by folk, country and roots, who blends those factors into these beautiful songs. It interfaces with the music of Ed Kuepper and the Triffids, also a band with a unique sound. We can't get enough of that sort of music. This debut is therefore also accepted by us with open arms.

Marisa Yeaman edges on country music, in fact, she does traditional singer songwriting but then adds many elements including bluesy influences which evolves into thirteen songs with a unique sound. And what an accompaniment with co-producer Andrew Pendlebury on guitar and special guest Dave Steel on Harmonica and Dobro guitar.

This debut with iron strong songs shows especially traditional country blues sound with here and there some folk influence evident. Pure Motive contains excellent songwriting like Vacant Sign, Solid Ground, Another Day and also the confessions of King Tide and Lonely Puppet, songs which show her background, and also at the same time, her individuality.

The most attractive asset of Marisa's music is it's intensity. Yeaman saturates her music with passion and emotion and knows how to reach us with this special debut. This CD won't go past you without you being touched by it. To compare it with others is of no use, as Marisa Yeaman has her own striking sound. A sound that has a big future. Whatever may happen this beautiful debut 'Pure Motive' will not be taken away.
Freddy Celis