Album Name: The Devil I Once Knew Artist: Heidi Saperstein Year/Label: 2001 / Kimchee Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Heidi Saperstein sings like she has molten lava in her veins instead of blood. The intensity of her music is…
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Album Review: Lift by Marina V
Album Name: Lift Artist: Marina V Year/Label: 2001 / Crazy Apples Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The young Russian singer Marina V follows her debut album with an impressive second effort. Marina V shows a mastery of a variety of…
Album Review:My Beautiful Sinking Ship by Devics
Album Name: My Beautiful Sinking Ship Artist: Devics Year/Label: 2001 / Bella Union Order from [Amazon.com] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The makers of “Buffy-The Vampire Slayer” clearly have good taste in music as they have featured both Velvet Chain…
Album Review: …from the Underbelly by Amy Fox
Album Name: …from the Underbelly Artist: Amy Fox Year/Label: 2001 / Affectagious Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Amy Fox builds on the strong foundation of her debut album “Public Offering” with this second record. Her powerhouse vocals and dynamic…
Spotlight on: Garrison Starr
Garrison Starr Born in Hernando, Miss., Garrison began performing original material in coffeehouses and clubs around Memphis while still in high school. She quickly developed a following. She put together her first tape of songs the year she graduated. It…
Spotlight on: Bic Runga
Bic Runga Name : Briolette Kahbic Runga Birthdate : Jan 13, 1976 Place of birth: Christchurch New Zealand Bic (pronounced Beck) Runga is a rare kind of artist. In an age of increasing musical specialisation, it is rare to find…
Album Review: Firepop by Bibi Farber
Album Name: Firepop Artist: Bibi Farber Year/Label: 2000 / Glow Time Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Bibi Farber has gotten Television member Richard Lloyd to produce her debut album. Not a bad coice, but Fraber stands firmly on her…
Album Review: Alchemy by Alicia Dara
Album Name: Alchemy Artist: Alicia Dara Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Alicia Dara’s third record is a solid piece of work. She sings with a clear, strong voice over restrained backing. Her tales of spirituality and…
Album Review: Blessing and a Curse Deborah Pardes
Album Name: Blessing and a Curse Artist: Deborah Pardes Year/Label: 2000 / Mentl Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Deborah Pardes makes music with a soft sound, but the lyrics are biting and real. “7th Step” for instance takes its…
Album Review: Mongrel of Love by Simon Wilcox
Album Name: Mongrel of Love Artist: Simon Wilcox Year/Label: 2001 / Hypnotizing Boogie [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Simon Wilcox is a woman despite the name. She has a great voice and a sassy, minimal style. Wilcox…