Suzy Callahan - Focused Mind (2022) [Hi-Res]

Suzy Callahan imbues “Maybe” with more mystery and complex emotions and offbeat observations than entire albums by many artists. Is there a key change in the song? Yes, but the hypnotic, spare guitar riff is the perfect accompaniment to her melodiously expressive voice and her simple story of the aspirations people have when they cut away ;pretentious and unrealistic expectations and a conditioned needs rooted in the myths of romance and a life in which one needs to be super excited about everything all the time. The story comes across like a series of observations and contemplation on such while people watching. When Callahan sings “ The chances are zero that the next person by will be my hero but they might me later for a beer, though” the clever word play is a standout in the song but it also poignantly describes how you can avoid disappointment in life. And if you get more out of life count that as a great thing but if you get what you need recognize that as a positive and not a loss. Fans of Edith Frost will definitely find much to love in Callahan’s catalog of music. Watch the video for “Maybe” on YouTube, listen to the rest of the album Focused Mind on Spotify or Bandcamp and connect with Suzy Callahan at the links below.