Album Name: Painting of a Painting Artist: Rachael Sage Year/Label: 2001 / Mpress records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Rachael Sage has made two albums before but this is her best effort yet. Her lyrics examine the human condition in…
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Album Review: Pure Agitator by Suran Song in Stag
Album Name: Pure Agitator Artist: Suran Song in Stag Year/Label: 1999 / Cruel Music [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Remember riot grrl? I’m sure Suran Song does. Her bands music recalls the midnineties heyday of that movement…
Album Review: In the Pool Jenn Adams
Album Name: In the Pool Artist: Jenn Adams Year/Label: 2001 / Toc/Orchard Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Jenn Adams begins this recording with “Joliet” with a very Indigo Girls-like style. Her songs, though probably can all be…
Album Review: Vuka Vuka by Fiel Garvie
Album Name: Vuka Vuka Artist: Fiel Garvie Year/Label: 2001 / Noisebox Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell English band Fiel Garvie have been around for a while byt have only managed to release their debut now. Fronted…
Album Review: The Valley of Baca by Suzanne de Bussac
Album Name: The Valley of Baca Artist: Suzanne de Bussac Year/Label: 2001 / Tranzister Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Suzanne de Bussac makes her debut with this accessible but complex record. She includes latin and reggae sounds into her music…
Concert: Dar Williams in Apple Valley, MN
Artist: Dar Williams Date: June 21, 2001 Opening Act: (she actually opened for Shawn Mullins) Venue: Minnesota Zoo City: Apple Valley, MN Review by [Amy Lotsberg] Producer of Collected Sounds The show was held in the bird amphitheater so when…
Album Review: The Musician by Jennifer Terran
Album Name: The Musician Artist: Jennifer Terran Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Jennifer Terran has made her third album a concept album about a woman, Mad Magdaline; who kills “mr Recordman”. This is a symbolic way…
Album Review: Ariel by Louisa John-Krol
Album Name: Ariel Artist: Louisa John-Krol Year/Label: 2001 / Prikosnovenie Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Louisa John-Krol is an Australian singer who has made an album of incredible beauty. She has a great deal of lyrical depth and musical dexterity.…
Album Review: My Life as a singing Mermaid by Carol Lipnik and Spookorama
Album Name: My Life as a singing Mermaid Artist: Carol Lipnik and Spookorama Year/Label: 2001 / Mermaid Alley Music [Download from Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Carol Lipnik is one of the strangest singers you could wish to hear.…
Album Review: Angels Running After by Cheryl Bliss
Album Name: Angels Running After Artist: Cheryl Bliss Year/Label: 2001 / Grab a Mic Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Cheryl Bliss debut album is a very accomplished effort. Her breathy voice is supported by a light pop sound with…