Motherless Child captures the raw emotion evoked in pleading to a higher power for help in times of need.

Motherless Child was recorded at Operation Northwoods by Darryl Neudorf (Neko Case), who understood intuitively the type of approach that this unique project required. “These are the inspiring songs I sing to myself when I’m alone and need to connect to spirit or need to get through hard times. Daryl is patient and allows me to get into the zone and then captures me accompanying myself live on piano or guitar.” More so than ever before, the focus is on Frost’s vocal performances. She uses her voice in ways she has not yet shared with the public. “The pace and the depth of the material allows me to relax into my body, which lets my voice resonate in a deeper, more emotional way,” explains Lily. The material is largely drawn from the African-American gospel/jazz repertoire. However, Sweet Sacrifice is an original lilting co-write about the bitter-sweetness of motherhood. The second original on the EP is the catchy Hear My Cry, which stands out with its swampy rhythm and pleading refrain. Jose Contreras (By Divine Right) lends a major hand in the production of this track. The cherry on top is a melancholic French cover called Ma jeunesse fout le camp (My Youth is Slipping Away). There are film noir-esque videos to accompany three of the songs, which reflect the timeless leanings of this clear and bold piece of musical work. Motherless Child allows Lily Frost to conjure the raw emotion, the pleading to a higher power for help in times of need, the connectedness to spirit and the emancipation that music can bring us.

Additional Details

Label: Aporia Records

Genre: Pop/Rock

Run Time: 21:41 mins

Release Date: 10/14/14

UPC: 829750006427