Heather Anne Lomax - Who Do You Think You Are (2026)

Bordering on but not quite in the vocal realm of Genya Ravan (Ten-Wheel Drive’s “Morning Much Better”) & other muscular female vocalists with a bluesy tinge, Heather Anne Lomax has a good, reliable presentation. What she lacks is a bit of the intense bluesy soul of those old belters. Nevertheless, some tunes do have sufficient flickers of excitement. “Ridgefield Dreams,” “Places Unknown,” & “Right On Through” have good circuity & superb playing. Ms. Lomax has a presence commanding her material.

Originally from Los Angeles, the now Las Vegas-based Ms. Lomax elevates herself in the most entertaining rocker “Finally Leavin’” where her vocals are sharp & distinguished. In “Places Unknown,” she had some Chrissie Hynde (The Pretenders) style intonation & tone. She didn’t sound like Chrissie; she just had the Hynde approach. There are 11 persuasive tunes on Who Do You Think You Are (Drops August 28/November Phoenix/38:38) produced by Zachary Ross (electric/acoustic/12-string guitars/bgv) with Heather (lead & bgv/acoustic & 12-string guitars).There are moments when Heather touches down in a Christine Ohlman manner (“The Deep End”) & that’s quite a torrent (“Step Aside”). She’s got the chops, an affecting manner, & what’s wonderful is the lack of ornamentation. She doesn’t need it. She could be as compelling as Bonnie Bramlett or as diversified as Wynonna Judd, but not as country-oriented — because her powerful, authoritative voice does have that Judd-like lyrical endeavor frying in her songs as required. But the songs aren’t as prominent as theirs, yet.

Whereas “Superstar” is a bloated term nowadays, the song is soulful enough but could have been redirected toward a better-written & exciting composition. The line “who do you think you are…” (the name of the LP) is a perfect hook for a better, bigger piece since there’s no song specifically called that. Why not? Producer, where were you?