artist Feed the Birds

Review – “Catcher” – Feed The Birds Posted on March 21, 2011 by lstanley24 Reviewed by Laura Stanley Combine the writing style of Irish folk musician Lisa Hannigan, up-and-coming Canadian folk musician Charlotte Cornfield and a bit of the older Tegan & Sara sound and you’ll get Rheanna Melnick, otherwise known as Feed The Birds. Perfect for a summer day or a road trip to the beach, Catcher is filled with warm and catchy folk-pop songwriting and songs guaranteed to be in your head all day. Melnick’s voice blends well with her folk-pop sound, showing her capable range between a low tone and her beautiful high falsetto. “The Weatherman,” sets the stage for not only the pleasant and catchy sound that is constant throughout the album but also provides an appropriate beginning for a very nature-themed album. Songs like, “Bees” and the foreboding “Trouble,” add a darker tone and another element to Catcher, while at the same time proving that Melnick’s songwriting is capable of more than just memorable choruses. While some of the backing band comes off as unnecessary at times, it adds to the fun of the album (listen for the Kazoo in “Background”), keeping the listener happy and entertained. The standout hit, “Poetic Farmer,” also chosen as one of five Manitoba finalists for CBC Radio 3 and the David Suzuki Foundation’s Playlist for the Planet contest in 2010, provides clever lyrics like, “I am a farmer, I’ve forgotten how to grow,” and toe-tapping folk goodness. If you’re in the Winnipeg area stop by Rheanna Melnick’s bakery, Jonnies Sticky Buns (www.JonniesStickyBuns.com). Top Tracks: “The End,” “The Weatherman,” “Poetic Farmer” Rating: Strong Hoot (Good) http://glasspaperweight.wordpress.com/2011/03/21/review-catcher-feed-the-birds/

Holy smokes!  Exclaim reviewed my album!  Here it is: 

http://exclaim.ca/Reviews/PopAndRock/feed_birds-catcher

 

By Nereida FernandesNow under a new moniker (previously Ryelee), Rheanna Melnick still has everything it takes ― a lovely voice and an ear for sweet melodies ― to churn out an album full of precious acoustic pop tunes in her sleep. But she's better than that. Alive with genuine wit, revolt and yearning, the Manitoban has endowed Catcher's songs with soul. It has all the grit and messiness that come with being real, and that's exactly what makes her music memorable. Charming verses may rest on well-matched guitar strums and some reassuring, up-tempo percussion, but offbeat handclaps, wheezing trombones and a mocking kazoo are sure to keep you on your toes. Like the cymbal Melnick recounts having hand-hammered with her brother to later record on an eight-track, Catcher reveals its musical dents and pockmarks, to the glory of its maker.(Independent)

My first review for Cather!

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/entertainment/music/folk-113126989.html