A Fortune in Every Note: Abby Lee Signed, Sealed and Delivered ‘Sing the Blues Away’ as a Luxuriant Retro Soul Ascension –

With a voice richer than the entire Forbes list, Abby Lee is more than equipped to Sing the Blues Away. On her latest single, the Philadelphia singer-songwriter pairs harmonies that soar far beyond the orbit of most vocalists with an arrangement led by a swanky, timeless piano melody. Through an assurance of an artist who understood her calling long before she stepped onto a stage, the power and poise within her voice instantly affirms that you’re in safe hands to find catharsis.

Shimmering organ tones bring a touch of gospel reverence, enveloping the stripped-back production in an almost divine aura while the blues ensemble gives the rhythm its steady, luxuriant swing. The arrangement understands the value of space, allowing each instrumental detail to frame her voice and honour its ascent. The momentum leaves you restless for the vocal crescendos, because standing in their presence feels like reaching the summit of Everest; reality becomes infinitely more expansive inside Abby Lee’s soul.

Raised beside her mother’s piano on standards including Stormy Weather and Sunday Kind of Love, Lee carries that blues education into the legacy she’s inexplicably building. The lineage of Etta James and Linda Ronstadt glows through her delivery, yet her sultry authority belongs entirely to her. With nine singles released and a debut album underway, Sing the Blues Away confirms her readiness for a far wider audience.

Sing the Blues Away is now available to stream on all major platforms, including Spotify.

Review by Amelia Vandergast