Album Name: The Adventures of Jodelle Artist: Jodelle Year/Label: 2006 / Independent Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds Probably what grabs me most is the beautiful piano playing. It is at times reminiscent of early Sarah Slean. Someone…
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Albums that Collected Sounds Reviews.
Album Review: Earthbound by Sophie Barker
Album Name: Earthbound Artist: Sophie Barker Year/Label: 2006 / Emperor Records [Buy at Amazon] Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds A few months ago, I received and reviewed a CD called “In the Red” by an artist named…
Album Review: Paperclips and Sand by Jo Mango
Album Name: Paperclips and Sand Artist: Jo Mango Year/Label: 2006 / Independent [Buy at Amazon] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Jo Mango (last name assumed) surely has crafted her chilled out debut and a fine one it is. Her soft…
Album Review: Alabaster by Louisa John-Krol
Album Name: Alabaster Artist: Louisa John-Krol Year/Label: 2006 / Prikosnovenie [Buy at Amazon] [Buy at Projekt Records] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Louisa John-Krol’s “Alabaster” is a phenomenal record. She takes her mythical tales and sets them to bewitching melodies.…
Album Review: Forward Motion by Davison/Coleman
Album Name: Forward Motion Artist: Davison/Coleman Year/Label: 2006 / Independent [Buy at Davison/Coleman Official Site] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Lynn Davison and Cole Coleman’s have just made their debut album. Their music seems to marry many influences. There’s a…
Album Review: Snapshot by Athena
Album Name: Snapshot Artist: Athena Year/Label: 2006 / Independent [Buy at Athena Official Site] Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Greek-descended Athena Andreadis is based in London and this is her debut EP. It’s already stirred quite a buzz. Opener “Green…
Album Review: Hi-Res by The Renders
Album Name: Hi-Res Artist: The Renders Year/Label: 2009 / Independent No Purchase Info Review by Amy Lotsberg Producer of Collected Sounds OK let’s get this straight from the beginning. I love this band. At times they remind me of 80s…
Album Review: Sophisticated Kink by Gene-Manuel
Album Name: Sophisticated Kink Artist: Gene-Manuel Year/Label: 2006 / hey Have The Power To Hurt Records Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Gene-Manuel is an odd, but persuasive new voice. His debut begins with the downright funky and catchy title track.…
Album Review: I’m in Crinoline by Amy Kohn
Album Name: I’m in Crinoline Artist: Amy Kohn Year/Label: 2006 / Independent Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Amy Kohn plays piano and accordion on this her second album. She manages to instill her songs with a unique flavor. I can’t…
Album Review: Fleur de Lily by Jenny Dalton
Album Name: Fleur de Lily Artist: Jenny Dalton Year/Label: 2006 / Glossy Shoebox Productions Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell Jenny Dalton’s debut is inspired by a relationship she had with a soldier based in Iraq. It stands as a cohesive…