Album Name: Under This Yellow Sun Artist: Tori Sparks Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds I reviewed Tori Sparks’ previous release, Rivers + Roads. I remarked at the time that her voice was impressive…
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Albums that Collected Sounds Reviews.
Album Review: Dialtones by Acacia Sears
Album Name: Dialtones Artist: Acacia Sears Year/Label: 2007 / Sleepy Records Amazon.com Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Acacia Sears is the first artist to release a record on Sleepy Records. She has a really cool strong voice.…
Album Review: Racehorse by Holly Ramos
Album Name: Racehorse Artist: Holly Ramos Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Holly Ramos has a voice that is pretty distinct and because if that, I can’t say that it will appeal to everyone.…
Album Review: Free Life by Dan Wilson
Album Name: Free Life Artist: Dan Wilson Year/Label: 2007 / American/Reprise [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds The music of the Wilson guys (Dan’s brother Matt is also a fabulous musician) is always very comfortable…
Album Review: Bitter Suite by Amy LaCour
Album Name: Bitter Suite Artist: Amy LaCour Year/Label: 2007 / Voice Recordings Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds The first thing that strikes me about Amy LaCour is that really strong jazzy voice. It’s just gorgeous and suits…
Album Review: Metamorphosis by Christiane Cargill
Album Name: Metamorphosis Artist: Christiane Cargill Year/Label: 2007 / Celestial Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Christiane Cargill of the great band Riddle the Sphinx has recorded an album of Celtic music that includes original material and traditional tunes. Four…
Album Review: Radio Noise by Ode Hazelwood
Album Name: Radio Noise Artist: Ode Hazelwood Year/Label: 2007 / Hokum Noise Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Joseph and Raven Hazelwood play an intriguing take on Americana on their debut album. They mix contemporary modes with old time instruments and…
Album Review: View by Sparrow
Album Name: View Artist: Sparrow Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Sparrow are fronted by the dulcet-toned Christine de Michele. Their sound is trip hoppy and recalls Lamb and Morcheeba. Your Fable starts the ep with a…
Album Review: The Bewitched by The Bewitched
Album Name: The Bewitched Artist: The Bewitched Year/Label: 2007 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Mary and Eric make up The Bewitched, an aptly named hard to define duo. They weave an intricate web of music. The folksy leanings…
Album Review: Far Beyond the Pacific by Melissa Giges
Album Name: Far Beyond the Pacific Artist: Melissa Giges Year/Label: 2006 / Independent Sometimes I think an artist needs a band. Whether they have one or not when I am listening, sometimes I just think the voice and music would…