author: CD Baby
She sounds like a sisterly version of Jonathan Richman in her oblique street-simple yet street smart lyrics that posit such philosophical puzzles as "Being's just a reaction to everything we can't control". Quirky, creative and just plain interesting to listen to, this album is a great example of innovative pop songwriting.
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Quirky, enjoyable indie-pop featuring off-the-beaten-path instrumentation and ap
author: Pamela Rooney
When the status-quo is getting you down, listen to this. Too many factors to list here make this record interesting, but here are a few. First (and most obvious) is the songcraft. Imagination is rampant on this CD, and while the songs come off as fairly lighthearted, there is nothing light about her songwriting abilities. Fans of songs that aren’t predictable, hang your hats here. Second, the range of instruments used (coronet, ukulele and glockenspiel are a few) only add to the fact that this is not your same old pop record. Third, her voice is the perfect compliment to what is going on musically, and the vocal arrangements are like little celestial vines that wind around each other. Give me more space, I’ll write a novella.
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