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Exactly Where I Am

by Jayne Lewis

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1.
Will You? (Here I Stand) 04:17
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2.
Do I? 03:43
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3.
Little Miss Nobody 03:08
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4.
I Want You More 04:51
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I Haven't Loved You Enough 04:48
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6.
Run to you (Live at Keswick) 04:44
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Come To The Cross 04:34
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Forever Yours 04:09
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So Much Nicer With Two 03:20
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I Will Give You My Praise 03:53
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jayne Lewis - Not Too Proud 04:43
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12.
Lay It Down 06:09
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The second release from north-east singer songwriter, Jayne Lewis

The album was reviewed by Phil Hancock for Cross Rhythms ….

” Many may know Jayne from her stints at Keswick Convention and Spring Harvest so you will be aware that she writes heart on sleeve acoustic pop songs and has a gentle soothing voice as warm and colourful as the autumn sky.

For those of you who haven’t come across Jayne live before, then this album might make a pleasant introduction to an emerging talent. Jayne has written all the songs on this album and also it seems she has chosen the other musicians on the recording process, and this contributes to a tight, coherent collection of songs, well performed and with an underlying sense of fun, enjoyment and experimentation.

It seems Jayne has really found herself recording this album. She comes across as self assured and at home in the recording environment, and genuinely enjoying the opportunity to express herself and reveal her talent.

Jayne’s voice is quite distinct; it is soft, warm, ethereal at times, and capable of a wide range of emotions. The overall tone of the album is mellow and light, however there are darker moments lyrically and with the songwriting. The opening track “Will You? (Here I Stand)” is actually one of the more uptempo numbers, the electric guitars are turned up, the drums drive the tune along, on the chorus Jayne sings “Will you love, will you care, if I’m doubting will you hear me?”, a struggle with self belief and insecurities both personally and with faith, a theme explored throughout the album.

“Little Miss Nobody” is another rockier number, recorded live at Keswick. She sings “If you could see inside you could see the vulnerability that I’m hiding/And if you could read my mind you would know my insecurities and fears”. She sings this over a descending, distorted guitar riff and sounds part Alanis Morisette, part Kate Bush. “Run To You” is the finest vocal moment on the album, she really pours herself into the chorus without overstating the emotion; it’s a catchy mid paced pop song with some cool organ parts and gentle guitar that uses her voice really well. “Not Too Proud” is an enchanting piano led ballad, where Jayne talks about issues of insecurity again and feeling fragile in the face of adversity.

However, Jayne seems to draw strength from accepting her vulnerabilities and frailties and this album is almost a battle cry to say she will not be worn down by it, you can hear the strength and determination in the lyrics as she sings, “And I know it’s in the hard times, that faith is proved”.

Other comments about ‘Exactly where I am’

” Her lyrical fearlessness with respect to questioning her faith in order to reaffirm it is the hallmark of her writing.”

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released June 1, 2009

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Jayne Lewis Bournemouth, UK

Jayne currently lives in Bournemouth, Dorset, but is from Sunderland in the North east of England. Jayne is a singer songwriter who pens acoustic folk pop, performing on either guitar, or piano. 'Her pop-infused, acoustic folk is beamed in from the sunny side of the street and her voice quivers with a quiet strength that is perfectly suited to the songs which find the light amongst any darkness.' ... more

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