Pam Ferens: An Evolution
By George Peden
Pam Ferens is not a ready name you’d probably know. But that hasn’t held her back. She’s currently grabbing pockets of local and international radio interest with her four-track EP, An Evolution. Produced in Nashville by Patty Parker and out on Comstock Records, the album is a showcase for Ferens. The Canadian songbird has writing credits on all tracks.
The EP is a mix of edgy country, a sax-laced weeper and a moody over-the-shoulder look at emotional disconnection. A look at Ferens’ website brands her as a singer, songwriter and entertainer. All worthy labels as she’s been honing her craft since winning a provincial singing competition in 1983.
That obvious talent rocks through on the drum-charged and piano-tickled "Opposites Attract". Ferens, a humanitarian who supports many local charities with her shows,
growls on a more rock than country gender ode to mix and match possibilities. "Get With The Program" is a toe-tapper fuelled by the love interest’s liking for Friday night with the boys, rather than at home building bridges. Love lows play out on "Newly Finished Broken Home" and the probing honesty of "Sunday Chimes" makes for a good close to the extended play release.
Pam Ferens is not a ready name you’d probably know. But there is good news. An evolution has begun.
Pam Ferens is not a ready name you’d probably know. But that hasn’t held her back. She’s currently grabbing pockets of local and international radio interest with her four-track EP, An Evolution. Produced in Nashville by Patty Parker and out on Comstock Records, the album is a showcase for Ferens. The Canadian songbird has writing credits on all tracks.
The EP is a mix of edgy country, a sax-laced weeper and a moody over-the-shoulder look at emotional disconnection. A look at Ferens’ website brands her as a singer, songwriter and entertainer. All worthy labels as she’s been honing her craft since winning a provincial singing competition in 1983.
That obvious talent rocks through on the drum-charged and piano-tickled "Opposites Attract". Ferens, a humanitarian who supports many local charities with her shows,
growls on a more rock than country gender ode to mix and match possibilities. "Get With The Program" is a toe-tapper fuelled by the love interest’s liking for Friday night with the boys, rather than at home building bridges. Love lows play out on "Newly Finished Broken Home" and the probing honesty of "Sunday Chimes" makes for a good close to the extended play release.
Pam Ferens is not a ready name you’d probably know. But there is good news. An evolution has begun.
