Rocker Chicks Have a New Idol: A Review of Kim Kline

It has been a long time since a woman has made a major statement in the rock music world. Not since Tori Amos and Alanis Morrisette has there been a woman to burst into the rock music scene with such charisma, enthusiasm and acclaim from music critics and rock lovers alike.

With her self-titled debut album this past February, Kim Kline is on the brink of becoming the next great rock star. The album features lyrics and melodies reflecting her inspirations and influences, including Stevie Nicks, Pat Benetar, Led Zeppelin, Tina Turner and even Jimi Hendrix. Unlike many recording artists out there today, Kline works with an awesome band, and gives them time to shine throughout the songs. In the song Gotta Let It Go, Trevor Stafford realy goes to town on the drum beats. Listen for the fantastic bass playing by Shane Hayes in Inside. However, the best track on the entire album is Remember Myself, which showcases the amazing guitar talent of Wes Whitlach.

The most awe-inspiring aspect of Kim Kline's debut album isn't the obvious passion that went into putting the album together, nor is it the raw, remarkable voice of this Texas native. It is the fact that Kline had a hand in writing every single one of the songs that she recorded for this CD. She is singing her own words, giving them even more meaning than when an artist sings a song that someone else wrote. Let's face it:?This rocker chick sure has talent. And, it is just dripping from this CD.