Laura BenitezCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:Americana/country rock Status:Most recent release, With All Its Thorns (as Laura Benitez and the Heartache, 2018) See also:Laura Benitez and the Heartaches' site Comparisons:Dolly Parton, Miranda Lambert, Lindi Ortega Covers/own material:Own and occasional covers General comments:Laura Benitez plays sprightly country/Americana. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Recommended first album:Heartless Woman is the only one we've heard Recordings:
Heartless WomanRelease info:2014 Availability:See Laura Benitez and the Heartaches' site Ecto priority:Recommended Group members:Laura Benitez—vocals, harmony vocals, acoustic guitar, cowbell Comments:This is very classic-sounding country/Americana with a modern twist. Benitez has a great voice and the songs are strong. "Worst Vacation" has a humorous approach to heartbreak, and Bentiez sounds just right. "I know you're bad" is a classic song about cheating and Bentiez approaches it with the right amount of sass. The album ends with a great version of Gillian Welch's "Tear my stillhouse down." It's a wonderful record all told. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.
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