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Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Indie, Vocal Pop on Aug 31st, 2010
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“Equal parts doo wop, vocal jazz, and Norman Rockwell-era Americana, Love to Live is a product of another time, an album that wouldn’t seem out of place on the phonograph of some postwar American living room.”–All Music Guide
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Country, Country Folk on May 28th, 2010
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“It was always clear that she was a folk-influenced singer/songwriter who found a way to coexist with Nashville rather than an artist whose first goal was landing singles on country radio. Now that Carpenter has left the major labels, she seems more than willing to let the country side of her musical personality [...]
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Rock/Pop on Feb 23rd, 2010
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“Alpers recruits a full backing band, as well as the Royal New Zealand Air Force Brass Band, to broaden the horizons of her electro-folk-pop. The results are much livelier and more dynamic than anything she’s done before.”–All Music Guide
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk on Dec 18th, 2009
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“Her welterweight voice is strong and fetching, and with help from Joss Stone’s producers and top-shelf players, she nails some vintage sounds.”–Rolling Stone
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Folk Rock, Rock/Pop on Dec 18th, 2009
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“Give Up the Ghost is evidence that not only is she one of the best singers in modern folk-rock music, but that she can write a potent set of songs every time out.”–PopMatters
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk on Mar 9th, 2009
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“Like all of Folds’ records, Way to Normal is full of melodic hooks and witty, semi-obvious barbs.”–All Music Guide
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Rock/Pop on Mar 9th, 2009
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“Elephant moves in quiet circles, mining Yamagata’s heartbroken past for melodic effect while dressing up her songs in subtle layers of strings, woodwinds, and acoustic instruments. This is where her voice truly shines”–All Music Guide
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Rock/Pop on Jan 30th, 2009
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“’The debut album from singer-songwriter sensation, James Morrison. Taking a bluesier, more soulful route than some of his contemporaries, Morrison has drawn on elements of his troubled upbringing to produce an album that has real depth emotionally and musically.”—Amazon.com.
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Folk Rock, Rock/Pop on Dec 18th, 2008
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“Upon first listen Little Honey is quite jarring for all of its textural and production shifts and dodges, but in time it settles into the listener as a mixed collection of decent songs that pack some punch, but no jaw-dropping wallops. The faithful will no doubt enjoy this set”—All Music Guide
Posted in Contemporary Folk, Folk, Rock/Pop on Dec 11th, 2008
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“Dido’s songs here gently hook their way into the subconscious on. There are melancholic edges, but it’s not haunting, it’s comforting, reassuring music that’s quietly powerful, music that Dido hinted at before but never quite made.”—All Music Guide