Jessica Lea Mayfield "Tell Me"

An album written about a tortorous, hellish relationship that you still can't bear to leave isn't the easiest thing to write or describe. Jessica Lea Mayfield has the experience of a much more seasoned musician even though "Tell Me" is only her second full length album.Produced by Dan Auerbach of the Black Keys, "Tell Me" has that sad blues feel but still manages to sound upbeat. She blends a hint of country with her sad, dark, indie- rock songs, keeping us interested in what moody change she might throw out next. Mayfield's voice is haunting and convincing especially in lyrics like "my self esteem is heating up the room, you're intimidating as all hell, but I ain't scared of you" which she sings in  "Our Hearts Are Wrong". In another track "Nervous Lonely Night", she tells us "I didn't mean to fuel the fire, now I'm alone watching the flames go higher, drunk on thoughts of you, red wine and tequlia too".We as listeners get an exclusive invitation into the mind and life of Mayfield as she explores her disturbed sense of love. If you're wondering why you recognize her voice, maybe you've heard her in Dan Auerbach's solo album on "When the Night Comes" or the Black Keys "Things Ain't Like They Used to Be".