Maxine Linehan - Beautiful Songs (2015)

Here is an excellent album of popular songs by a strong and talented singer. Maxine Linehan is an Irish native who has adopted New York. This actress, singer, and recording artist has performed many theatrical roles including Charlotte in the solo play Brontë; A portrait of Charlotte, and the Lead Nurse in Lincoln Centre’s TONY award winning South Pacific. Her recent album "Beautiful Songs" features Maxine's wonderful and engaging interpretation of popular songs from a wide variety of genres.

One of my favorite tracks on this album is "One" which Maxine nails with her assertive style and confident vocals. I actually prefer Maxine's stylish version over the original Bono rendition. In this song she showcases her dynamic voice that is appealing and engaging. This song is very well-done with instrumentation that is balanced and interesting, and that fits Maxine's astounding performance perfectly. I highly recommend this album to anyone who loves popular music that is masterfully interpreted with skill and style. ~Russell Suereth Jr