Album Name: Arrivals Artist: Julia Barry (aka Julia Rose) Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Julia Barry’s debut is a nice record. She writes complex songs and plays the piano well. “Another Man” is a lovely song.…
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Album Review: The Making of Easy by Kathi Burg Band
Album Name: The Making of Easy Artist: Kathi Burg Band Year/Label: 2003 / Independent [Buy at Band Official Site] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds There is a definite spiritual angle to the band, and if you agree…
Album Review: Bouncehall by Lovewhip
Album Name: Bouncehall Artist: Lovewhip Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This is the style of music I call keg-rock. It makes me feel like I am in a dorm room (back when you…
Spotlight on Stacie Rose
With the release of a new 11-song compact disc, “This Is Mine” (Enchanted Records), the music of Stacie Rose is began to attract major attention. She appeared on national TV singing the chorus of Simon & Garfunkel’s “America” in August…
Album Review: Bedtime Story by Kelley Dolan
Album Name: Bedtime Story Artist: Kelley Dolan Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Kelley Dolan has made an unusual-sounding record. It mixes electronic sound live instruments and Dolan’s amazing vocal. The techno-ish opener “Sunday Dresses” is what…
Album Review: The Floating World by Hilary Scott
Album Name: The Floating World Artist: Hilary Scott Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds It’s Hilary’s voice that captures me most on this CD. The songs are well written, interesting and expertly performed, but…
Album Review: Republic of Two by Nedelle
Album Name: Republic of Two Artist: Nedelle Year/Label: 2003 / Kimchee Records Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Nedelle’s debut CD is filled with jazzy beats and her cool smooth voice. I fell like I’m in a jazz…
Album Review: Alive In This Dream by Lori Hawk
Album Name: Alive In This Dream Artist: Lori Hawk Year/Label: 2003 / Strata Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Lori Hawk’s new album is very impressive. Her multifaceted compositions and beautiful voice entrance. “Princess Mary” is a…
Album Review: 3 by Jenn Vix
Album Name: 3 Artist: Jenn Vix Year/Label: 2003 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Jenn Vix’s third album shimmers in a mysterious haze. Her electronic-based music has a heart beneath its cold exterior. She plays and impressive array of…
Album Review: Fire in the Archives by Jaia Suri
Album Name: Fire in the Archives Artist: Jaia Suri Year/Label: 2003 / Vagabond Records Review by Pierce Foxe “Fire in the Archives” is Jaia Suri’s third independent release. And this time it’s just Jaia. There are a few tasteful harmony…