Sheri Kling has let us share a wonderful album brimming full of insightful experiences, love, caring and sharing, and the words enrich the tunes as the music enlivens the lyrics. From the homey homily of "This House" through the beautiful natural imagery of "Thunder and Lightening," Sheri quickly opens up to show a songwriter who sees deeply and can write with equal profoundness.

Her voice is rich and velvety, pleasant to listen to, and she balances the ballads and the rolling foot-tapping numbers, there is a hint of blues, a smattering of country, one track even sounds like a hymn -- this is a well-rounded album, a journey with Sheri through a variety of subjects, all linked with love. As she herself says, it's a journey of the heart.

We wend our way through the wonders of nature, the wonders of love, the sorrows of lives wasted and the firmness of faith. There really is something on the CD for everyone, whether the whole song sings to you, or whether the words reach a special meaning. It is difficult to say which my favourite track is; several are so strong in affirmation and beautiful emotions, it is pointless choosing, there is something here for every day.

Let It Unfold is a surefire winner as a gift for a friend or loved one, instantly enjoyable, yet as it unfolds, growing in depth and meaning. I see she has just released her new CD, Heartland (May 2005), and will be keen to hear new material from this talented lady.

- Rambles
written by Jenny Ivor
published 23 April 2005

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