On her 2nd CD “Hell On High Heels”, talented singer-songwriter Venitia Sekema delivers a solid batch of well-crafted tunes that cover a wide range of moods and emotions. Her style melds elements of folk and blues with a straightforward approach to songwriting that serves her well. Venitia has a mature voice that effortlessly floats atop simple and deceptively stripped down song arrangements. A variety of talented guest artists appear adding to the depth and richness of the music without cluttering it. Indeed the emphasis on this CD is right where it should be-on the refined voice, solid guitar playing, and eclectic songwriting of Venitia.
“Hell on High Heels” covers a wide range of lyrical subjects. “Now is the time” explores the need to live more compassionately, while “Seems like Monday morning all the time” covers the hectic pace of modern life. While there are a few lighthearted songs here that lacked emotional impact, Venitia makes up for it when wrestling with affairs of the heart. “The Same” is a powerful and stark tale of a failed relationship while “Oregon” outlines the sense of peaceful possibility one can find from serious post relationship soul searching. “Circle” is another such success that explores the strange gravitational pull exerted in especially soulful relationships. Venitia has a lot to talk about and her range as a songwriter is obvious on this disc. Like the artist who created it, This CD is
A subtly complex album with a diverse range of emotional layers that becomes more apparent and enjoyable with each listening.
“Hell On High Heels” is a very listenable CD from a rapidly evolving singer- songwriter. While it is not especially adventurous or creatively conceived music, it is an honest and successful effort to artfully explore the emotional roads we all walk. If you enjoy the sound of a good guitar accompanying a beautiful voice with a lot to talk about, you will probably enjoy the music of Venitia Sekema.
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