Danielia Cotton’s album, Small White Town, opens with a bang. “Devil in Disguise” sounds like a Bad Company album with Bonnie Raitt at the helm, and “Fast” carries powerful blues-rock riffs as well, the kind made famous by bands from the Motor City.  But there’s more than solid rockers here.

The album contains more than a few soulful ballads and “Take My Heart” includes gospel-like backing vocals. Regardless of tempo and style, however, Cotton’s pipes are clearly evident, and she can belt the words out with the raw fervor of the best blues and rock singers.
 

Favorite Track: Track 2, “Fast