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Laura Izibor is a 22-year-old Dublin native, but in musical heritage and mellifluous pipes she’s a child of classic American soul and R&B. So even if the video for her single, “Shine,” employs some revisionist history to show the singer/pianist morphing through styles from Motown days to the present, the track itself shimmers with enough undeniable sunshine soul and summertime energy that she earns her place on the timeline. The relaxed remainder of Let The Truth Be Told flirts with easygoing AAA, sugary pop melodies and striding R&B before landing on “MMM…,” a tasty, slow-burning gospel closer with enough passionate humming to merit its name.
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Laura Izibor's "Let The Truth Be Told" ranks among recent debuts such as Jill Scott's "Who Is Jill Scott", Corrine Bailey Rae's self titled debut and Alicia Keyes's "Songs In A Minor." Izibor is a confident, mature and soulful artist. She's also a truly gifted songwriter. Songs such as "Shine" and "MMM" are a joy to hear. "The Worst Is Over" shows a young woman who's wise beyond her years and "I Don't Want You Back" shows an assertive and confident young woman. Her music is strong and soulful but also tender and sweet. Izibor is a true talent and thankfully she and her music have come to the states. I want to hear more from this wonderful young talent in the future. -BobsViews