Music Review: Kathleen Edwards is back with 'Total Freedom' Canadian singer-songwriter Kathleen Edwards' first studio album since 2012 is the sound of an artist with a second windKathleen Edwards, “Total Freedom” (Dualtone)Kathleen Edwards’ first studio album since 2012, “Total Freedom,” is the sound of an artist with a second wind. Burned out after releasing four albums in a decade, the Canadian singer-songwriter set aside her music career in 2014 and opened a cafe called Quitters in her hometown of Ottawa. Compared to earlier work like Edwards’ raw 2003 debut “Failer,” the new 10-track set is a more polished package from a more contented musician. Edwards is an energetic guitarist and singer whose urgent vocals can cut to the heart or flash with sarcasm. Fans of the earlier Edwards might wish for a few more rough edges, but “Total Freedom” is the work of a relaxed and confident artist.

Source: ABC News August 12, 2020 17:59 UTC