Laura Evans – What I’m Made Of

We already know what Laura Evans is made of. But her latest EP firmly underlines her credentials. Through her signature combo of Blues/Rock, she creates an empowering message of confidence and self-belief. None more so than in the title track, ‘What I’m Made Of’. “When they think I’m too weak / and there’s no fight left in me / I’ll come back swinging”. Perseverance and defiance are a winning measure. ‘Heartbreaker’ and ‘Reputation’ feature them too. The latter adds a bit of noughties pop in an almost playful nod to girl power. It feels much more agentic than most songs from the era, with a fierce chorus that unapologetically states that “I defy my reputation… / I decide… / Make my own rules so I can break them”. She is definitely an artist moving forward with determination. But even as ‘Back into my Life’ brushes off any possibility of a former lover entering back onto the scene, its balladeering style in the Country Music vein reveals that Laura Evans still alludes to her past in some form. The piano version of the title track further illustrates her songwriting roots in Country even as she forges her path in the Blues. It makes ‘What I’m Made Of’ a perfect companion to what has come before. And like ‘State of Mind’, her last album, it is a record full of verve.

You can purchase ‘What I’m Made Of’, as well as other releases by Laura Evans, through her online store here.