Album Name: Mass Artist: Amanda Thorpe Year/Label: 2001 / Cropduster Records Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This is Amanda Thorpe’s second release, the first being 1999’s EP “Too Many Spirits”. My first impression was that these are…
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Album Review: Strange Little Girls by Tori Amos
Album Name: Strange Little Girls Artist: Tori Amos Year/Label: 2001 / Atlantic [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds This is Tori’s sixth CD and I’d say it’s very different from any others. It’s a “cover…
Album Review:Moody Groove Music by Velvet Chain
Album Name: Moody Groove Music Artist: Velvet Chain Year/Label: 2001 / Freak Records [Buy at Velvet Chain Official Site] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Velvet Chain have played on “Buffy-The Vampire Slayer”, but there’s nothing spooky about them. Erika Amato’s…
Album Review: Cowboys and indians by Suran Song in Stag
Album Name: Cowboys and indians Artist: Suran Song in Stag Year/Label: 2001 / Cruel music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This is an album of covers with some original songs included. Suran Song approaches songs by others as if they…
Album Review: Fish Wigs Rats Hats by Diana Senechal
Album Name: Fish Wigs Rats Hats Artist: Diana Senechal Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Diana Senechal has more than her share of mystery on this debut. Her aloof vocals recalls Nico and the minimalistic music suits…
Album Review: Adonis..and Other Romantic Delusions by Laura Diamond
Album Name: Adonis..and Other Romantic Delusions Artist: Laura Diamond Year/Label: 1999 / 3 Wishes Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Laura Diamond’s debut album is a very strong collection of reflective songs about the nature of love. Diamond has a…
Album Review: Weather Changer Girl by Lisa Dewey
Album Name: Weather Changer Girl Artist: Lisa Dewey Year/Label: 2001 / Kitchenwhore Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Lisa Dewey’s ethereal sound is very pleasant to listen to. Her album has plenty of gently circling guitars and is crowned by Lisa’s…
Album Review: Wolves at My Door by Annie Moscow
Album Name: Wolves at My Door Artist: Annie Moscow Year/Label: 2001 / Melonball Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Annie Moscow plays the piano beautifully and has a great talent for songwriting. Her music is thoughtful, emotionally complex and mature.…
Album Review: The First Blood Mystery by Carina Round
Album Name: The First Blood Mystery Artist: Carina Round Year/Label: 2001 / Animal Noise [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell English singer Carina Round emerges as a powerful voice on her debut album. She sings with fire and…
Album Review: Skin by Melissa Etheridge
Album Name: Skin Artist: Melissa Etheridge Year/Label: 2001 / Uni/Island [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anne Deming I’ve always been a huge fan of Melissa Ethridge; she’s one of those musical geniuses I feel compelled to place on an artistic…