There is an extraordinary line on ‘Glory Days’, the poignant, rousing centre-piece of Karima Francis’s album, ‘The Remedy’, that tells the audience, in just a few words, where the Blackpool singer-songwriter is coming from. “They are weak but strong,” she sings, “Who fail but carry on.”And this new single [ Wherever I Go ] [In memory of Stuart Logan] demonstrates the constant endeavours of those- like Karima Francis- who carry on, yet are feeling ground down by the rigours of the journey.
Cheerful bumpy vibes accompany the pastel-flavoured verse... and these lead to a shaky yet piquantly humming chorus. Making it up to us, Karima sings that when she is “Not at home - (She) is still here loving you...” And this is as personal a testimony as she can possibly give- perhaps expanding on life away- away on the road, away from your heart, and away from your mind...
Tender, wispy and ultimately bittersweet. Laden with memories and feeling.
© Neil_Mach May 2012
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