Dawn Kinnard - Devils Flame Fortuneteller

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Review by Tiffany Smith

Album Review: Devil’s Flame / Fortuneteller by Dawn Kinnard Dawn Kinnard’s Devil’s Flame / Fortuneteller is one of those albums that sneaks up on you. Released in 2008 under Kensaltown Records, this UK-born gem blends Folk Rock with dashes of World and Country vibes, creating something both timeless and refreshingly raw. Produced by Martin Terefe—whose fingerprints are all over the record as bassist, guitarist, and arranger—the album feels like a labor of love, stitched together by some seriously talented hands. Let’s talk tracks. The title track “Devil’s Flame” grabs your attention right away. It's not just because of Kinnard’s voice, which has this haunting warmth to it, but also the way the cello (courtesy of Anthony Lamarchina) wraps around the melody like smoke curling off an ember. There’s no grand explosion here; instead, it builds steadily, layer upon layer, until you’re fully immersed. You remember this song because it doesn’t try too hard—it lets its story unfold naturally, almost like a campfire tale whispered under starlit skies. Then there’s “Fortuneteller,” where things take a slightly brighter turn. Nikolaj Torp’s work on piano and synthesizer gives the track a dreamy texture, while Kristin Wilkinson’s viola adds depth without overshadowing Kinnard’s vocals. What sticks with me about this one isn’t just the instrumentation—it’s how the lyrics linger long after the music fades. Lines like “She sees shadows where the light should fall” feel personal yet universal, like they could belong to anyone who's ever felt lost or unsure. The credits read like a who’s who of session pros: David Angell on violin, Kristoffer Stomme keeping time on drums, and David Davidson handling arrangements. Everyone plays their part perfectly, but none of it overshadows Kinnard herself, whose writing and voice anchor the whole project. That balance between polished production and raw emotion is what makes Devil’s Flame / Fortuneteller stand out. What’s wild is how modern this album still sounds today, even though it dropped back in ‘08. Maybe it’s the organic mix of genres, or maybe it’s just good art doing what good art does—staying relevant. Either way, listening to it feels less like hearing songs and more like stepping into someone else’s world for a little while. Here’s the thing: I didn’t expect to care so much about these two tracks when I first hit play. But now? They’ve got me thinking about fortune-tellers and flames—and isn’t that exactly what great music’s supposed to do?

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Artist: Dawn Kinnard
Album: Devils Flame Fortuneteller
Rating: 5.0

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TrackDurationPreview
Devil's Flame
Fortuneteller

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Catalog Numbers

KEN1

Labels

Kensaltown Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"

Credits

RoleCredit
CelloAnthony Lamarchina
DrumsKristoffer Stomme
Executive ProducerMichael Dixon
PianoNikolaj Torp
SynthesizerNikolaj Torp
OrganNikolaj Torp
ProducerMartin Terefe
BassMartin Terefe
Acoustic GuitarMartin Terefe
ViolaKristin Wilkinson
ViolinDavid Angell
Arranged ByDavid Davidson
Written-ByDawn Kinnard
VocalsDawn Kinnard

About Dawn Kinnard

Reared in Pennsylvania under the watchful eye of her Baptist preacher father, singer/songwriter Dawn Kinnard found as much solace in motorcycles, Elvis Presley, and the Delta blues as she did singing in the church choir. She honed her husky voice and guitar skills from the age of 16, eventually selling her Harley-Davidson in her twenties to finance a mini recording studio in the basement of her father's church. After laying down some tracks, Kinnard headed for Nashville, where she found a manager, then to London, England, where she became the first artist on the fledgling Kensaltown label. Her full-length debut, Courtesy Fall, was released in 2008.

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Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool: The album *Devil's Flame Fortuneteller* by Dawn Kinnard is a hidden gem from 2008 that blends Folk Rock with a touch of world and country vibes. What makes it special? It features a talented team of musicians, like Martin Terefe, who not only produced the album but also played bass, acoustic guitar, and even some organ. Fun fact—Dawn Kinnard wrote all the tracks herself, and the album includes contributions from a string section, giving it a rich, layered sound. If you’re into heartfelt storytelling through music, this one’s worth checking out!