Album Name: Freaky Little Story Artist: The Megan Slankard Band Year/Label: 2005 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I’ll say right off the bat, that this is one CD I know I’ll listen…
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Album Review: Hope & Doubt by Taj Weekes and Adowa
Album Name: Hope & Doubt Artist: Taj Weekes and Adowa Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Taj was the artist spotlight for May 2005, [check it out] I don’t know much about reggae. My…
Album Review: Abileen by Abileen
Album Name: Abileen Artist: Abileen Year/Label: 2005 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Lead singer Heidi Phillips has an interesting voice. It’s a little smoky. Perfect for this genre, which I would say,…
Album Review: Tangent’s Trail by Majella O’Shea
Album Name: Tangent’s Trail Artist: Majella O’Shea Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The debut from Majella O’Shea is a trip hop record that sounds just right. Vocally she sounds more innocent than other divas of the…
Album Review: Homesick from the Grave by The Histrioniks
Album Name: Homesick from the Grave Artist: The Histrioniks Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Just when you think you aren’t going to hear anything new, unique, you hear a few in one week.…
Album Review: Second Steps by Rada
Album Name: Second Steps Artist: Rada Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Rada Neal writes and plays beautiful instrumental piano. She’s got an impressive and extensive resume and I can see why. She’s very…
Album Review: Happenstance by Rachel Yamagata
Album Name: Happenstance Artist: Rachel Yamagata Year/Label: 2005 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by David Adair The album title is a tad ironic when thinking about this 26-year-old American born of German/Italian parents, as music has been a natural…
Album Review: What Happened by Aimee Leonard
Album Name: What Happened Artist: Aimee Leonard Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Aimee Leonard’s voice is incredibly powerful and she has the songs to match. “Baby One More lie” sees her deftly alluding to Britney’s “Baby…
Album Review: Pieces by Mira
Album Name: Pieces Artist: Mira Year/Label: 2005 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Mira return after a long absence with a stunning new ep. “Pieces” is a storming track with Regina’s distinctive voice sounding great backed by tough guitars.…
Album Review: Elk by Inga Liljestrom
Album Name: Elk Artist: Inga Liljestrom Year/Label: 2005 / Independent [Buy at Crispy Disc] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Australia’s Inga Liljestrom makes utterly gorgeous electronic music. The aptly titled opener “Film Noir” sees her lovely vocal competing for attention…