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the punch to the vengeful tale • “Lust,” one of the strongest vocal turns on a tune about obsession.  Throughout the album, I like the way Kimmii’s vox goes from angelically sweet to witchy snarl within a verse; Joe’s guitars solos soar and explode, and the ma- chine-gun rhythms of Antonio and Brian make it sound as if there’s a double-bass drum on some tracks. Check it out live when Reality Suite play Aug. 24 at The Chub- by Pickle in Highlands; Aug. 30, Crossroads, Garwood with Cen- tennials and Circle of Grief, and Oct. 11, Revolution Music Hall in Long Island.  stresses Joan Baez and Judy Col- lins. A beautiful voice tells easily relatable tales about relationships and dreams also within a setting of country gospel, jazz and good ol’ rock ‘n’ roll. Christine’s five-song debut EP, “Table for Two,” opens with the title track, a sweet, sunny Colbie Caillat-like country-rockin’ slice- of-life that explores the mystery, anticipation and hopefulness of love. “Table for Two” is the Makin Waves Song of the Week, which you can enjoy four times daily at AsburyMusic.com, as well on Makin Waves’ Spotify and You- Tube playlists.  I also love, love, love, “Not Lookin’ Back,” a country gospel- Christine Mitchell makes folk and flavored look at a woman who roots music that recalls ’60s song- refuses to be duped by a player. NJ STAGE - ISSUE 61 INDEX NEXT ARTICLE 123