Attempting to explain Lynn Bobby's music is quite a challenge. Groundbreaking,
original, surprising and impossible to categorize . . . that’s
a start. A friend tried and said, “She can rock as hard as anyone
and then create the most tender ballads imaginable. She's hard to figure
out.”
Growing up in Michigan, Lynn was strongly influenced by heartland rock
and roll and early Motown classics. Her songs travel genres effortlessly.
Rock, soul, country, folk . . . call it what you like. You’ll
never consider her songs as background music. Lynn’s songs draw
you in.
Her lyrics are, at once, smooth and flowing, then take a quick turn
with surprising twists.
Lynn's band turns in one inspiring performance after another on these
tracks. There is a creative energy at work here that is a revelation.
This music is about bitter truths and sweet longings. Cold realities
and warm hopes. Lynn is backed by inspired musicians like Howard Vatcher
on electric guitar adding unique layers and textures that make these
songs soar.
Satin and steel. Silk and sandpaper. It’s “wind whipped
in the hot sand” and the most relaxing, deepest breath you’ve
ever known. That’s a start. But I still can’t explain Lynn
Bobby. I’ll always enjoy trying, but sometimes the pleasure is
in the indefinable mystery . . .
The Lynn Bobby recordings are produced by Mark Needham whose credits
include Fleetwood Mac, Chris Isaak and The Killers.