Broadcast 2025-11-10

The introduction immediately had me thinking of Lori Anderson’s song ‘O Superman,’ but only thinking …

Sherri’s trademark tone is still there taking the vocals high and clear above the instrumental backing.

The tempo has come up, and the tone quality of the beat has the dance/party vibe.

The storytelling has adopted the repeated chorus lyrics reinforcing that the genre is noted for.

The chorus is expressing a need for a break in a relationship, and that’s appropriate to the faster beat, that’s not a suggestion you want to drag out - get it out, get it done.

Again there’s an abrupt ending, it’s becoming a Sherri Parry trademark.

It’s a change in direction. Does it work? I think so.



Sherri Parry - Take a Break - Tempo Review

Weekly uploads of reviews and interviews from the program, "Tempo". "Tempo" is a weekly radio program presented by John Lamp, highlighting a wide range of music and music reviews on 94.7 the Pulse in Geelong, Wadawurrung country. John has been involved in community radio since 1976, initially with a music program "Parcel of Rogues" on 7CAE-FM in Hobart, Tasmania. After moving to Geelong, he joined 94.7 the Pulse on the program "Folks Alive", which morphed into "~meanderings~." John then spent a decade on the station Boards of Management before returning to the air in 2022 with his new program "Tempo." Full programs can be accessed at the link below.

Sherri Parry - Take a Break - Tempo Review

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