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Writing good music seems easy for Marca Cassity. On her 1999 self-titled release she sings from the heart as if she still feels each sentiment that went into the words and music. The content is unabashedly, unapologetically personal. Her music punctuates and flows around her words instead of constraining them. Rhymes are strewn about casually but cleverly.

It is interesting to contrast a song like "Timothy", a note to Tim McVeigh about the pain and sorrow his bombing caused this native Oklahoman, with "Demon", a hysterical portrayal of problem solving via demon exorcism, complete with a wake for the poor bastard. "Timothy" is a slow, beautiful, extremely sad acoustic song full of the emotions she felt as she aided in the rescue effort that day. She sings, "I'd like you to see what I see, I'd like you to hold this baby in your arms." Instruments on "Demon" include a toy piano, a dijeridoo, a turtle whistle, a bottle, and the vocal gymnastics of many cohorts. It sounds like the outcome of a late-night party only musicians have.

Marca writes comfortably in a number of styles. "Miami" has a fast, infectious Latin beat in which lyrics about Salsa dancing intertwine with images of tropical storms, and both skillfully fit the rhythm. Gladys is a 70s style disco tune, "Railroad Daddy" is unmistakably rooted in blues and
"Your Face" is pure acoustic folk rock. There is never a dull moment on this entire album.

For more information visit www.marcacassity.com or e-mail her at marcac@hotmail.com