Clara Engel - Vigils

Review by Paul S Vigil

Vigils, the latest album by Clara Engel, is a hauntingly beautiful collection of songs that showcase the artist's unique voice and musical style. Engel's music is characterized by its raw emotion and sparse arrangements, with each track featuring little more than her voice and a guitar.

The album opens with "The Man I Loved Blues", a mournful ballad that sets the tone for the rest of the record. Engel's voice is fragile and vulnerable, yet there is an underlying strength that shines through in her lyrics. "Birdheaded Queen" is another standout track, with its hypnotic guitar riff and poetic lyrics.

One of the most impressive things about Vigils is the way in which Engel is able to create such a powerful atmosphere with so few instruments. Each song is like a prayer or a meditation, with the listener drawn into Engel's world and held there until the very end.

Summary by Paul S Vigil

Vigils is a stunning album that showcases Clara Engel's talent as both a songwriter and a performer. It is a record that will stay with you long after you've listened to it, and one that deserves to be heard by a wider audience.