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…
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Albums that Collected Sounds Reviews.
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…
Album Review: Making Friends with Gravity by Dreambeach
Album Name: Making Friends with Gravity Artist: Dreambeach Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This is dreamy record that evokes images of calm and undisturbed nature. Pipa Pinon and her musical partner Daniel Vee Lewis make beautiful…
Album Review: Grand and Ashland by Jenny Choi and the Third Shift
Album Name: Grand and Ashland Artist: Jenny Choi and the Third Shift Year/Label: 2001 / na Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Jenny Choi’s second album is a very nice record. She has a fine voice and uses it well.…
Album Review: Rose Polenzani by Rose Polenzani
Album Name: Rose Polenzani Artist: Rose Polenzani Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Rose Polenzani is beginning to make a name for herself. This album is a good step on the way. Her songs are witty, deep…
Album Review: Both of Me by Lisa Koch
Album Name: Both of Me Artist: Lisa Koch Year/Label: 2001 / Tongueinchic Records Review by Dakota Lisa Koch is one of Seattle’s favorite performers. She’s well-known in the area for her sold-out holiday shows featuring Lisa Koch and Peggy Platt…
Album Review:With Leak, Blink and Breath by Annika Bentley
Album Name: Leak, Blink and Breath Artist: Annika Bentley Year/Label: 2001 / Billy Likes Records [Buy at Billy Likes Records] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell The talented young singer Annika Bentley has made a hauntingly beautiful new album. She rarely…
Album Review: Too Close to the Sun by Sylvia Tosun
Album Name: Too Close to the Sun Artist: Sylvia Tosun Year/Label: 2001 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell This is Sylvia Tosun’s debut but it doesn’t feel like the work of a newcomer. Tosun has a great maturity in…
Album Review: Sweet Dark Demon by Willow
Album Name: Sweet Dark Demon Artist: Willow Year/Label: 2001 / AEM Music Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Folk singer Willow is quietly intense and makes lovely music on “Sweet Dark Demon”. Her voice is sweet like honey and underlines the…