MICHELLE MALONE new CD “Debris” delivers soulful ballads and rowdy, riffy blasters

Friday, April 3, 2009
4:00 PM

Michelle Malone has recorded her most revealing disc to date. DEBRIS, Malone’s 10th album, draws from a bubbling vat of southern influence to tackle the anger, heartbreak, and humor found in a not-so amicable breakup. Recorded in her hometown of Atlanta, Georgia by Nick Di Dia (Springsteen, Black Crowes, Train, Matthew Sweet), this album is both soul-shaking and spirit-healing. Malone, an award-winning guitarist/vocalist in her own right, is joined in the studio by such heavy hitters as Peter Stroud on guitar (Sheryl Crow, Pete Droge), Tony Reyes on keys (Dallas Austin, Gwen Stefani), Phil Skipper on bass (Tinsley Ellis, Drag the River), and Dave Anthony on drums (Butch Walker, Ike).

“…raucous and jubilant…somewhere between Lucinda Williams and Shelby Lynne comes Michelle Malone alternating between soulful ballads and rowdy, riffy blasters.” —ROLLING STONE

“Malone’s riveting wail and sizzling slide guitar blend sass and defiance with an authoritative presence exuding a spunk all her own.” —PERFORMING SONGWRITER

“Michelle Malone is among the flashiest, most impressive slide guitar soloists working in contemporary blues, often fortifying her vocals with slashing lines, inventive twists and surprising backing.” —NASHVILLE CITY PAPER

“Malone bursts forth like she’s got something to prove. She’s mastered all the tools of the trade: hook-laden songwriting, a no-nonsense voice with powerful range, tough and tender guitar, and a memorable presentation. She’s destined for greatness. A refreshing surprise of an album.” —BLUES REVUE

“… on this loose and blues-stoked new album, the rough-and-tumble Malone embraces her inner Keith Richards while churning up those Southern roots with the vigor of Lucinda Williams.” —PLAYBOY Magazine

Michelle Malone’s new CD “Debris” on SBS Records out now!

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