Absolutely lovely
author: Graham
With strikingly poignant lyrics, whirlwinds of music, and almost Earthy vocals, a sort of warm, organic quality you don't find often enough in today's music, Artichoke Perfume left me in a sort of shocked state, not so that I was afraid, or angered, but an almost eerie calm as the wholesome tones and extremely personal lyrics touched me as much as any music could. I will say, that this is not music for everyone in the least bit, and even upon first listen, it might send you into a bit of a musical shock and my best advice is to ease into it, and take it for what it is. Well written, beautifully sung songs that seemingly come straight from the heart, with music as timeless as can be. There are musicians who's music, after a time tends to wear itself down, become watered down by over playing or maybe even exterior forces, but Zoe seems to have a certain quality to her music, that doesn't lend itself to become just another CD in your collection, or something listened to until it's time is up, she imbues a certain immortality to it that is a rare find these days.
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Awesome CD - Wonderful person & singer
author: Ruud Goedhart
This CD is beautiful, Zoe's voice is astonishing. I had the honor to meet her in person at a concert in Toronto (which I traveled about 5 hours for, after hearing her album), and she's a very friendly talented person as well.. Definitely worth the money :)
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Uniquely Entrancing; Why aren't you listening to This!
author: Lari
This album meets every criteria for a first solo album. Zoe Boekbinder has an amazing voice, ranging between Billy Holiday and Peggy Lee. Her interpretationaly ability flows into your soul and brings you along with her on a musical story that you don't want to end but you consume chapter after chapter.
Ms. Zoe's chops as a musician are solid, training and experience have produced a style that is uniqe, entertaining and tittilating simultaneously. The experience she attained on touring individually with this new album has created a great connection with her audience and those who see her live know that there is an additional element to those performances only teased at by being able to hear her. See her , hear her, love her. Thats my recommendation.
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