Nona [Bonus Tracks] in Bloomington, MN

After a few years doing session work,
Hendryx
, with help from the band
Material
, came up with this winner that drops the hard rock of her debut for a more
Talking Heads
-tinged pop/funk. Although the songwriting could be a little sharper,
's powerful voice gives the record focus and always commands your attention. Extra musical emphasis provided by
Sly Dunbar
,
Jamaaladeen Tacuma
and
Nile Rodgers
. ~ John Dougan