ISLA GRANT - Movin' On

Another successful songwriting talent we have here in Scotland is ISLA GRANT.
Isla’s latest album, “Movin’ On” has just been released on Rosette Records here.
Whilst Isla is a household name in Ireland, and has huge followings in Australia, New Zealand & Canada, she has found her homeland a harder nut to crack.
Her music has, traditionally leaned towards the sentimental side of Country music, which is no doubt why Ireland has embraced her so warmly.
However, Isla is much more than that. Her last album was full of Hank Williams songs, and this new album has her displaying different styles from blues to bluegrass.
The title track is kinda bluesy, but this style suits her vocals, as much as the sentimental numbers like “I Still Love You”.
I really enjoyed hearing the rather sentimental, yet bluegrass sounding, “Sleep Little Baby”. It reminded of the music from “Oh Brother Where Art Thou”. There’s an old timey feel to “You Don’t Belong” too.
Then there’s gospel. Isla does a fantastic job on “A Train Called Glory”. Such a well crafted song, and it stands out on the album for me. It’s a feel good uptempo number.
Elsewhere, she goes back to her old folk roots on “The Old Canal”.
As those who have seen the lady in concert over the past couple of years will know, she’s been adding harmonica to her set, and this is prominent on “It’s Not Easy”
She also revs it up with some uptempo numbers, like “What Are You Trying To Do To Me” and “What Love Can Do”
Isla hasn’t changed completely. Songs like “It’s Too Late Sweetheart” and “Dont Give Up On Me” bear her well loved sentimental stamp.
Having written songs about Scotland, Ireland & Australia, Isla’s latest place is New Zealand. She closes the album with a lovely song for her kiwi fans in “Aotearoa”. It’s a lovely song that you don’t have to be from the other side of the world to appreciate.
With 15 tracks, Isla has delivered a superb album of all original material.