Album Name: How to Stand in the Rain
Artist: Elana Arian
Year/Label: 2007 / Independent
Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds
I reviewed Elana’s previous release, Forward, and the only thing I didn’t like about it was that it was too short. So I’m very happy to get a full length record from this very talented singer and songwriter.
She has a fabulous way with melodies. I am always impressed when songwriters come up with melodies that are unexpected. Writing songs is hard! I know this, this is why I am a fan, not an artist.
I especially love how she takes some chances with style. She’s not all folk or pop. Here We Go Again is almost rock-a-billy and it’s wonderful. Because of You also has a bit of a different old tymie swingin’ feel. She’s very proficient at all these styles. The piano on the latter is amazing.
I am simply adoring this record. I’m actually not sure why this woman is not already famous. She has a fantastic voice, writes incredible songs and plays a plethora of instruments. Record lables, are you listening?!
Some other stand outs are Still Here and the opening track Jessies Song….and Metaphor You is jaw-dropping. Just…*sigh* What a way to end a fantabulous album.
Posted on May 18, 2007
Track Listing
Listen to track samples
1. Jessie’s Song
2. In Every Moment
3. Here We Go Again
4. Coming Home
5. Still Here
6. Because Of You
7. You Are A Song
8. All Around
9. I Know What You’re Doing
10. Sweet Memory
11. Metaphor You
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