Album Name: Between Earth and Sky Artist: Rhea’s Obsession Year/Label: 2000 / Metropolis Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Rhea’s Obsession makes music to make your feet move and your heart dream. Lead by Sue Hutton’s siren…
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Album Review: Beautifully Scarred by Anne Deming
Album Name: Beautifully Scarred Artist: Anne Deming Year/Label: 2001 / Brutally Honest [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Anne has an incredibly strong voice that will give you chills and she writes wonderful songs that…
Album Review: Synergy by Jane Wright
Album Name: Synergy Artist: Jane Wright Year/Label: 2001 / Back Porch Productions Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Jane Wright is based in Portland but her debut album, Synergy, has a very strong southern feel. Jane Wright not…
Album Review: Picture This by Joanna de Seyne
Album Name: Picture This Artist: Joanna de Seyne Year/Label: 2001 / Nether World records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Joanne de Seyne has an arresting, bluesy voice and an interesting electronic pop sound. The opener “Nothing Left of Me” sinks…
Album Review:Epiphany Project by Epiphany Project
Album Name: Epiphany Project Artist: Epiphany Project Year/Label: 2001 / Epiphany Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell There is a lightness to Epiphany Project’s CD despite its complex nature. Bet Williams voice has an airy quality that elevates the songs.…
Concert: Jonatha Brooke in Minneapolis
Artist: Jonatha Brooke Date: April 18, 2001 Opening Act: Kim Richey Venue: The Fine Line Music Caf City: Minneapolis, MN Review by [Amy Lotsberg] Producer of Collected Sounds I had only heard Kim Richey’s name but had not heard any…
Album Review: The Storm by Karnataka
Album Name: The Storm Artist: Karnataka Year/Label: 2001 / Immarama Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The Welsh band Karnataka follow up their debut with the elegant, eloquent “The Storm”. At the heart of the music is…
Album Review: Daydreaming by Kia Colton
Album Name: Daydreaming Artist: Kia Colton Year/Label: 2000 / Susanhouse Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The mood on Kia Colton’s debut album is very laid back, but her songs cut to the bone. Her vocals have a jazz influenced…
Concert: Sarah Harmer in Minneapolis (2001)
Artist: Sarah Harmer Date: April 9, 2001 Venue: Bryant Lake Bowl City: Minneapolis, MN Review by [Amy Lotsberg] Producer of Collected Sounds Well, Sarah Harmer know how to put on a great show! She started a little late but that…
Album Review: Ging Ging by Purr Machine
Album Name: Ging Ging Artist: Purr Machine Year/Label: 1999 / Re Constriction Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell What is a purr machine I wonder? A cat perhaps. Purr Machine singer Betsy Martin has a more feral than kittenish approach on…