In just a few short weeks one of the East Coast’s best new breakout artists will be revealing her first full-length album. When combined with her eloquent and persuasive song writing abilities, Kim Harris’s unmistakeably powerful voice is a subtle and modern mix of gospel and folk that might just be able to move mountains. Only the Mighty was one of a handful of albums Mixtape reviewed in our latest issue. We’ve included the review below:
From Mixtape‘s Winter 2014 Issue:
“The debut full-length from Kim Harris, Only The Mighty is an exquisite and deeply personal album, painted with Harris’s fingerprints at every turn. The opening track, “In The Woods,” is a lively, multi-layered romp written during a family hike; “Oh Lion,” featuring Harris’s partner Jay Needham, speaks of her quirky habit of discovering the animal personalities inherent in each of her loved ones. The album’s cover art, by Haligonian designer Margot Durling, features a stylized depiction of a cherished and memory-filled area near Harris’s childhood home. The most personal, poignant, and highly anticipated element of this album is its second track, “The Weight Of It All”. Written after the passing of Harris’s mother, it captivates audiences and brings even the most stoic of listeners to tears. The final recorded version is the perfect fulfillment of a song that has made its home in countless hearts; it is quite simply and literally breathtaking. The mighty among us will recognize their own strength, and the faint of heart be fortified, with Harris’s pure and honest songwriting. From first note to last, Only The Mighty is delicately written and powerfully delivered, inviting the listener into the most intimate corners of Harris’s soul.” – Jen Ochej
Listen to the lead single “The Weight of It All” below while you wait for the album to go live on February 25th:
See who else we reviewed in our latest issue.