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The digital home of music journalist Nicholas Jennings, author of Lightfoot, the bestselling biography of Gordon Lightfoot. Includes a searchable database of current and archived work, including thousands of record reviews and feature articles.
Vivian Green - A Love Story
As in love lost and gained, the yin-yang of popular song. Green, Jill Scott’s former backup vocalist, doesn’t come up with any new twists on the old formula. But the young Philly soul singer does offer a fresh delivery on her debut album. “Fanatic,” which compares love to “some bad habit,” conveys a desperate yearning, while “Emotional Rollercoaster” hits unexpected highs and lows vocally. But “Superwoman,” with its staccato delivery and assertive message, provides the album’s most dramatic moments. 
