Album Name: Shine for Me Artist: Melissa Maki Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Melissa Maki’s EP, “Shine for Me” is a nice surprise. She has a voice much more mature than her 16…
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Albums that Collected Sounds Reviews.
Album Review: Dirty Child by Rosey
Album Name: Dirty Child Artist: Rosey Year/Label: 2002 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds When I was first contacted about Rosey she was scheduled to appear on Jay Leno’s show later that evening.…
Album Review: Ankle Deep by Trace Fury
Album Name: Ankle Deep Artist: Trace Fury Year/Label: 2001 / Lab Rat Revolution Recordings Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Trace Fury is quirky yet dark and deep. The group’s first recording impresses. Chrissy Loftus and Nina Pendergast front the group.…
Album Review: Restless Night by Julianna Raye
Album Name: Restless Night Artist: Julianna Raye Year/Label: 2001 / 3 Crows music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Julianna Raye’s second album arrives nine years after the first which was produced by Jeff Lynne. This new album has smooth textures…
Album Review: When by Lauren Kendall
Album Name: When Artist: Lauren Kendall Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Lauren Kendall’s album offers a rich tapestry of sounds. Kendall’s husky voice dominates the music. There is a soothing quality in her sangs that appeals…
Album Review: American Trash… by Betty Dylan
Album Name: American Trash: 14 Songs and a Book Artist: Betty Dylan Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review and Interview by Digman “Betty Dylan is not me. I am not Betty Dylan. Betty Dylan really is me”…Betty Dylan is – Vickie…
Album Review: Into Heaven by Sun Palace
Album Name: Into Heaven Artist: Sun Palace Year/Label: 2000 / Drake Entertainment Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Sun Palace’s music is soft and multifacted. Singer and composer Andriette Redmann has a knack for writing evocative and lush songs. “There Once…
Album Review: 9 by Elaine Lachica
Album Name: 9 Artist: Elaine Lachica Year/Label: 2002 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Elaine Lachica’s debut album enthralls. She weaves meandering melodies and complex rhythms together. her voice is soothing and distinct. “Be That Day” is as surreal…
Album Review: Pilot by Kari Rueslatten
Album Name: Pilot Artist: Kari Year/Label: 2002 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Norwegian singer Kari Rueslatten sang with Third and the Mortal in the past. Now she’s here with her third solo record. Its sound…
Album Review: Irrational by Pi
Album Name: Irrational Artist: Pi Year/Label: 2000 / Atoll Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Pi’s debut album is fresh and funky. Her flexible vocals and intriguing lyrics quickly draws me in. The soulful opener “Therapy” is a great tune…