Chloe Lattanzi's 'No Pain' is a Thought-Provoking Pleasure

This month, Chloe Lattanzi released No Pain, her much-anticipated debut album, and she proved that she has both a dazzling voice and some important things to sing about. I first heard a few of these songs back in 2007, when Chloe released a small selection of them on My Space. I had the great fortune of meeting Chloe back then, and she greeted me so warmly that I'll never forget it. The loveliness that Chloe exudes as a person is present in the music, and she worked with producer Jarrad Rogers to create what I hope will be the first of many collaborations to come.



The album opens on the title track "No Pain". Given Chloe's strong storytelling talents, the depth of her voice, and the writing on the wall between the lines the listener may imagine, one can hear evidence of the pain that inspired the music - and the utter joy of living to sing about it!



"Magic" does more than hint at Chloe's famous family. As the daughter of Olivia Newton-John and actor Matt Lattanzi, Chloe acted in shows with both as a child. Her parents met on the set of Xanadu, and "Magic" was the name of Olivia's big hit single from the movie musical. On Chloe's "Magic", she samples part of Olivia's song with a twist, and she adds her own lyrics and makes the tune her own.



With Bob Dylan recently receiving the Nobel Prize, we live in a time where songwriting is gaining the respect it has long-deserved, and Chloe's strength as a songwriter is clear in "Delicious". It seems to be the most intimate and confessional track with raw, compelling lyrics that are so courageously specific that they become universal.



"Lonely Nights" is a song that will make you wonder why Chloe took so long to release this music. It is apparent how talented she is. "Tastes Like You" Is also notable. Chloe has performed this song as a special guest at Olivia's concerts, and it is the most playful track. It is hard to listen to it without getting up and getting your groove on. "Sad City" is a tune that one can imagine may have been inspired by Chloe trying to make her way as a young girl with all eyes on her.



Chloe ends the album with "Wired", which is how I feel after the energizing, eclectic, and emotional journey that this collection of songs takes you on. My takeaway from this album? Chloe Lattanzi is an undeniable talent capable of masterful songwriting, and her splendid voice makes listening to the songs a pure pleasure. Although the album was created over a decade ago, the sound doesn't harken back to that time. These are songs for today. I have had "Delicious" and "Magic" on repeat, and I look forward to more music from Chloe.

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