Album Name: Back in the Circus Artist: Jonatha Brooke Year/Label: 2004 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I was so excited to get this that as soon as I got back in the…
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Album Review: Summer June by Bonnie Ste-Croix
Album Name: Summer June Artist: Bonnie Ste-Croix Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Bonnie Ste-Croix has a lovely, warm voice that suits her songs well. Her second album is a tender, reflective record. The gritty, rootsy “Gravity”…
Album Review: Remixes by Sarah Pillow
Album Name: Remixes Artist: Sarah Pillow Year/Label: 2003 / Buckyball Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This is a very unusual record. Sarah Pillow sings 17th century songs, on one disc in period arrangements, on the other with modern arrangements.…
Album Review: Pianoscapes by Laura Sullivan
Album Name: Pianoscapes for the Trails of North America Artist: Laura Sullivan Year/Label: 2004 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Wow, gorgeous, just gorgeous. If you are a fan of instrumental piano music whether it is…
Album Review:Benevloent Apollo by Sarah Rabdau
Album Name: Benevloent Apollo Artist: Sarah Rabdau Year/Label: 2004 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds These are fun, funky songs which are a tad heavy on the organ/synthesizer but her voice shines through it. Also the…
Album Review: Music is Chemical by Mercurine
Album Name: Music is Chemical Artist: Mercurine Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Mercurine is Mera Roberts and Byron Brown. Their electronic-based music is very accomplished. “Shakyshakee Bells” is a bright, up-tempo track with stunning vocals by…
Album Review: Bee of my Mind by Chase Frank
Album Name: Bee of my Mind Artist: Chase Frank Year/Label: 2004 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Short, but oh so sweet. Chase Frank’s debut is perfect on so many levels. Her voice is a flexible instrument that suits…
Album Review: Letting Go of Strings by Gina Noëll
Album Name: Letting Go of Strings Artist: Gina Noëll Year/Label: 2004 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Gina Noëll’s debut is eclectic and takes in its styles with a sense of adventure. She goes from trip-hop to pop to…
Album Review: A Few Confessions by Crystal
Album Name: A Few Confessions Artist: Crystal Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Crystal Thomas comes from a musical family and it shows. “Driving” is a strong statement of intent, Thomas singing of being loved for who…
Album Review: Chinatown by The Be Good Tanyas
Album Name: Chinatown Artist: The Be Good Tanyas Year/Label: 2004 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Warning: This is not bright, feel good music. This is semi-depressing, lazy porch swing music. The vocals…