Unadorned but unabashed, "Mumble" is where sentimentality and sensuality meet. Backed by a brilliant quartet that hangs on every intimate nuance of her gem-like compositions – Wendy Lands is, in a word – mesmerizing. The 11 original songs on Juno nominated, Wendy Lands' new release, ache with a vulnerability and an intimate undertow. Sparsely yet soulfully arranged, the tracks overflow with lyrical depth and a sexy, jazz-kissed "off the cuff-ness".
In the late 1990s Wendy Lands wrote and released her debut album - "Angels & Ordinary Men", a moody and personal collection of beautifully crafted original songs that won her a record deal with EMI Music Canada and a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music L.A. along with award nominations, rave reviews and a great deal of radio airplay, culminating in the title song hitting the top 15 spot at radio across Canada.
Following the success of Angels & Ordinary Men, Wendy moved to L.A. and was chosen to record the companion CD to the Oscar winning film, "The Pianist". "Wendy Lands Sings The Music of The Pianist" was released in 2002 by Hippo/Universal USA and praised by Variety, USA Today, The Record and more. The organic and jazz influenced tone of that project inspired Wendy to create the songs that would eventually become her newest release, "Mumble".
Lands co- wrote the 11 original songs on "Mumble" with the legendary Larry John McNally (Bonnie Raitt, Rod Stewart, Don Henley) Emmy winner Don Breithaupt, JUNO winner Greg Kavanagh and life-long collaborator - Jim Gillard. Each of them is heard in every breath, note, blast and refrain that is "Mumble".
Why "Mumble"? “To me,” states Lands, “a Mumble is the first utterance of the naked truth - the subconscious coming to the surface, unfiltered by the conscious. That’s what these songs are for me; what I feel and dream but can’t always say. So I sing.”
So lean in and hear her sing. Close your eyes. Let her wash over and through you - and hear Wendy Lands "Mumble".
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