Claire Small

How Do You Like Love? (Freedom)

Claire Small answers the question of her title with breezy pop lilts on her sophomore release that lifts her indie folk high on the bar. Small crossbreeds her Nashville experience with newfound Texas strength, and her appealing vocals carry the country flavors well. Among the quiet pleasures of How Do You Like Love? is Small’s duet with What Made Milwaukee Famous’ Michael Kingcaid on “When You Wore a Tulip.”

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