CD: Joyful
Artist: Coco Love Alcorn
Label: Independent


Reviewed by Tony King,
Host of Alberta Morning

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I Got A Bicycle
Compassion
Super Glue

From the slippery, no-nonsense groove that opens her latest record, to the final Roman Candle set off as a closing note, Coco Love Alcorn's new disc fully embraces its namesake, Joyful. This seasoned artist, who has been ensconced in the fervent East Vancouver music scene for over 10 years, has earned her musical stripes the hard way, holed up playing gigs in small coffee shops and hovels from coast to coast across this country. Now this neo-hippy cum hipster has really come into own as a songwriter and vocalist. Having worked with the likes of Jesse Cook, 54-40, and, yes even Canadian music legion Burton Cummings in recent years, Coco Love Alcorn is "standing tall" herself these days as the model of a successful entrepreneur and artist. Joyful is about as spirited as it gets, a full-on dash of earthy lyrics, infused with sweet energy laden grooves makes the disc a perfect elixir, should you need a fiercely funny and engaging soundtrack to entertain friends with on the back porch, or for any occasion where a little injection of spring fever is required. Coco Love Alcorn should be celebrated as a Canadian treasure, resplendent in her own cheeky bitter-sweet way.