CD Review

The Sugar Dames

Sirens of the Broken Heart

(Well, it had to begin somewhere, and Jenn & Christina, aka The Sugar Dames, have the dubious honor of being the first CD review I have ever done. This being the Big Top Review section, however, I guess I need to begin somewhere – I only hope that I can do them the justice they deserve… - kSea)

In their début album, The Sugar Dames have pulled together a very impressive album that envelops the listener in a lush atmosphere of sound, with frequently haunting music and deliciously silky vocals that wrap around you and hold you tight. From the song “She Wore Red” which feels like it belongs as the theme of a David Lynch movie, to their cover of “Bang Bang” which stands far above the way Cher sang it, they have created something that warrants respect and appreciation.

There is strength, sorrow, and wisdom in “Sirens of the Broken Heart”, but fortunately they have avoided falling into the trap of playing the scorned woman – for in the lyrics there is also a playfulness that can only come from a couple of lovely women who have not only been through quite a bit in their own personal experiences, but have still kept quite a bit of their sugar.

The Sugar Dames have created quite a significant CD in “Sirens of the Broken Heart”, and I feel quite pleased to admit – I’m a huge fan of theirs.

Make sure you check out the interview that they did with Big Top in the “Sounds” section as well – they’re some pretty damn cool Dames.