Kate Schrock-Shunyata ( Fiona Apple like-folk rock singer-pianist; 1997 album); EAC FLAC

SNAPSHOT — In 1994, pianist and songwriter Kate Schrock released her first record, Refuge, as a DIY artist, (long before DIY was fashionable), and changed the landscape of her native Portland, Maine city.

Evolving as a sagacious lyricist and intense solo performer, she eventually moved to Chicago, IL where she wrote her follow-up Shunyata, a dark and insightful journey through love’s illusion, featuring her guitarist brother, Nate Schrock (of The Coming Grass) in 1998, during a stint in LA, Kate signed to Famous Music Publishing, and embarked upon an epoch era of touring in support of artists such as Mick Taylor of the Rolling Stones, Wayne Kramer of MC5, BoDeans and Stephen Stills. (From her web page)

Schrock creates overwhelming emotional potency on this album coming from just her voice, a piano and sparse instrumentation. Every song is a journey of its own, with unforgettable riffs and haunting melodies. It should be a part of anyone's CD collection, especially (but not exclusively) fans of Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLaughlin, etc. (Amazon Review)