Danan Healy
The Other Side
© 2006 Danan Healy (700261207353)
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Reggae, ska, singer/songwriter, quirky irreverence, driving beats, thoughtful lyrics, and an intensely emotional voice
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Hot on the heels of her debut EP and a slew of supporting gigs all over the East Coast, Danan Healy arrives in early 2007 with her first full length solo album, "The Other Side."
With thoughtful lyrics and an intensely emotional voice, Danan bares it all in twelve tracks that range from driving rock to haunting ballad. What they all have in common is Danan’s unique and soulful presence. From the pulsing drive of "What I Want" to the devastating resolve of "The Only Way", Danan’s classically-trained voice buoys the listener in an ever-shifting sea of musical emotion. She demands your attention with the irresistibly catchy "No Good"; she captivates you in the softly acoustic "Love Again" with a rhythm that builds on itself like a blossoming flower.
And while many of the songs might seem upbeat and sassy at first – the quirky irreverence of "Despise You" and the overtly sexual "Gold Star" will make you giggle even while you bop along to the beat – pay attention to the lyrics, which reveal the undercurrents of vulnerability and raw emotion that make Danan such a compelling performer.
And it’s not just her, either; the supporting band features some of the most creative and talented rock and jazz musicians the East Coast has to offer.
Don’t miss this exciting and intelligent record.
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The Other Side is packed full of danceable ska rhythms and quirky, up-beat progr
author: Brian Ball, Music EditorThe Other Side is Danan Healy’s debut full-length album, released in early 2007. Featuring a wide scope of styles, The Other Side showcases Danan’s introspective songwriting backed by up-beat ska rhythms, rock guitars and emancipating ballads. Combining all of these ingredients along with previous experience performing with 23 Skadoo, obtaining a master’s degree in opera and having gone through Army Basic Training allows Danan’s creativity and musicianship to fully explode both onstage and in the studio.
- author: Carrie
I love the variety this CD has to offer. Some artists sound the same on everything they create, but that is not the case here. Each song is so different, describing various emotions, ranging from serious, gut wrenching lyrics to hysterical ones, set to a variety of music. This is music people can really relate to. I particularly love The Only Way.
Fun album
author: JeffI picked this up recently and was really surprised by the sound. It's beautiful and exciting all at once, and that's coming from a guy! I thought this would be typical "chick music," but it's surprisingly fun to listen to. Recommended.
Great new artist and hot new solo album!
author: JDDanan rocks the house! This is a rare combination of driving ska/rock/pop and a classically trained singer with talent, charm and presence all over the place. Plus, she shows she's got a softer side too. She's got something to say and an awesome way to say it. Huge congrats on the debut solo album! I love it! This is one artist to keep an eye on -- big things will be happening for sure. I also enjoy the natural/live/raw feel of the recording, like you're at one of her gigs. The accompanying performers are also outstanding and should get huge kudos too! The album has strong songwriting throughout, plus some of the arrangements really stand out, like on No Good, Despise You and Gold Star. They contrast really well with the sensitive Love Again, Mother and The Only Way. The songwriting on Beautiful is particularly outstanding. Highly recommended, and should be added to your CD collection without hesitation!