Melodically rich, concise collection of songs
by Arty Rukidin
Marci Geller provides us with a collection of concise, melodically rich, mature AAA/pop songs. They are all personal pieces dealing with her feminist struggles in society, family life and surviving in the fickle, youth driven, superficial music business. Marci is on the edge and you can hear that in her passionate delivery of her lyrics. On the haunting "Look What You've Done" she touches on the past where a vague, horrible event has left it’s scar. She wrestles with her own existential inner doubt as heard on the title track "Here On The Edge". She also recalls childhood trauma in the mood swinging of "I'm So Angry" and the full frontal, sex drenched acoustic number, "Skin" is practically a good substitute for a blow up doll. In general, I believe this is a CD more geared towards the female population. The male sector might feel a little alienated with Marci's subject matter but beyond that we are left with some very memorable songs and honest vocal performances that inspire repeated listenings. Also of note: The crisp, uncluttered production by Dave Cook and Gearhead Freaks composer Gian DiMauro never detracts from Geller's already stand alone, finely crafted pieces. They support Marci's vocal and piano playing in all the right places. The whole project is nicely recorded and mastered. This is a solid CD with no filler. Definitely worth purchasing.
