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The Western Sky
Whitney Mann
Release Details
Album
Released May 10, 2011
Reviews
Maverick Magazine
4 stars A second seven-track EP from this distinctive Wisconsin singer-songwriter is full of meaningful heartfelt songs
Performer Magazine
Whitney Mann’s voice is a balance of grace and grit. making for a collection that showcases her talents as a vocalist as well as a truly unique songwriter.
The Marquee
4 out of 5 stars “the singer captures elements of great female crooners before her, like Lucinda Williams and Dolly Parton. The Western Sky is simply gorgeous”
Keys and Chords
“Whitney has a pleasant and sensual voice that somewhere midway between Allison Krauss and Norah Jones.” “"The Western Sky" is a beautiful approaching of the folk side of country music.”
Press Citizen, Iowa City
“"The Western Sky" features unadorned, well-crafted tunes and a voice that recalls Iris Dement, Stacey Earle and even Dolly.”
OnMilwaukee
Mann, often regarded with esteem by both local and national publications and music industry individuals, has recently released her newest project, "The Western Sky," and it proves to be a just showing of why she has received so much positive attention.
Music Row
“as comfy as a living-room couch. Rootsy and charming.”
The Daily News (McKeesport, Pa)
“Mann packs an emotional wallop into each and every tune.”
Tim Noble
Top WMSE Picks of 2011
Wildy's World
“an impassioned and pure voice” “The Western Sky, consisting of six original songs that might just blow your mind” “Mann's voice is beautiful in its unadorned splendor, conveying thought and emotion through pure melody” “Whitney Mann has an ability to connect with listeners. Unfettered by pop conventions such as cynicism and what we call "polish", Mann simply writes great music, and performs it with the unaffected air of a best friend telling you about her life over a cup of coffee.”
