Movin' On ~ by: Eileen Carey Last September, All Access Magazine featured a review by Christi Broekemeier of Eileen Carey's recent hit, "That Was Her, This Is Now," which appears as the opening track on Carey's current CD, "Movin' On." Considering that the song was written by scruffy "Aussie-cowboy" Keith Urban, it could be fair to fit Eileen in a slot similar to the one Keith inhabits, which might be considered "alt-county." This designation seems to apply to the title track itself, which has a jazzier foundation than some of Eileen's other major-chord offerings. What's funny is that another song with a clever title, "He's Not Mr. Right, He's Mr. Right Now," was also penned by men – but Eileen sings it with feeling, making it her own. As a good-looking, sweet-voiced redhead in a twangy field, Eileen has been favorably compared with the likes of Wynonna Judd – and although her pipes might not yet resound with Wynonna's fabled power, Ms. Carey has time to refine her talent and technique. Among the things she has going for her are an ear for a familiar, friendly tune, and a flair for describing contemporary relationships – both triumphant and tragic. "Stand" and "Faith" both contain positive affirmations, with the latter lit up by propulsive energy, complete with a little guitar solo that meshes well with its empowering message. Eileen tosses in a spoken "okay, girls," a self-assured styling that's right there with Shania Twain and Faith Hill. Props to Eileen Carey, for her finesse in the several songs she herself wrote, and for playing her own guitar, and for the promise shown in the closing cut, "Newsflash," wherein her voice contains a country-tinged authenticity that bodes well for her future efforts.

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