“Knitting Songs” is pure candy. If you have a sweet tooth, expect to be drawn in. Each song is a different treat: Reese’s, gumdrops, Tootsie Rolls, and yes, the occasional Warhead with the punchy track “Bitch.”
Savannah’s honeycomb voice melts with ethereal strings and piano, building and releasing tension with smooth expertise. Savannah harnesses a modern-folk vibe, adding another dimension to her sound best described as classical folk. This aesthetic is enhanced by whimsical, story-telling lyrics rich in imagery, one of the album’s strongest qualities.
Like any sugary indulgence, “Knitting Songs” sometimes sends the listener running for contrasting flavors and textures. Most tracks are just so very pretty. But exquisite strings and a few unexpected hits of spice rescue the album from the territory of adult contemporary already plundered by the likes of Anna Nalick.
Savannah’s strengths are most evident in the introspective and gorgeous “Little Girl” and “Long Way to Go,” a sadder, folk number with smoky saxophones meandering through the background.
While listeners may experience insulin spikes after listening to “Knitting Songs” in one sitting, no amount of willpower will keep you from returning again and again to the most delicious of Savannah’s concoctions.
Reviewed By Kendra Atleework
