Unique Voice, Unique Lady<\/p>\n
Embarking on her second solo album, Swedish born Sibille Attar delivers a bright brassy vocal tone that got me hooked. My favorite track is \u201cAlcoholics\u201d (track 2), maybe because all of MY friends are alcoholics. Just kidding. Or am I. Anyway, Sibillle\u2019s Swedish accent is adorable and really shines through in this album. Yes, she has a massive lisp heard within the first minute of the first song, which originally turned me off, but she\u2019s Swedish. Give her a break. \u201cJulian! I Want to Be a Dancer!\u201d (track 3) integrates hollow percussion, catchy Lily Allen-esque melodies, and samples of (what seems to be) and old time audio recording to create a tune that you\u2019ll be singing along to, Swedish accent and all. \u201cJuliahhhhn, I wahnt to be a daaaahnsuh!\u201d The next song, \u201cThe Day\u201d is a drastic change from the light hearted tone in the first three tracks. With a repetitive piano, it sounds a lot like something a high school choir student would make up while dicking around before and after class. Think: \u201cLook guys! I learned how to play 4 chords on the piano! Let me arpeggiate them, repeat them, then add my emotion and crooning voice over it!\u201d Not a big fan of this track. But fear not! She makes up for this piano playing later on \u201cTo Turn Half Blue\u201d (track 6). \u201cSome Night\u201d (track 5) reminds me of \u201cTotal Eclipse of the Heart\u201d for some reason. Why someone has not \u00a0made one of those literal-music-videos to this yet is beyond me. I could keep going, analysing every track, connecting it to something, but I\u2019ll spare y\u2019all the time. Attar\u2019s voice is unique. It sounds young and naive, and she makes it work well for her.\u00a0She has an earnest and playful quality that she fortunately can’t shake, no matter the song. \u201cCome Home\u201d (track 7) is by far my favorite off the album. It really highlights that uniqueness of Sibille\u2019s voice, showcasing the highs, lows, bellowing, and treble aspects.This song is a total summer jam. It has driving drums, then gets kind of spacey in the last part.<\/p>\n
Everyone. Google an image of this women and please tell me why I have not been her for Halloween yet! Oh, and play a track off this album.<\/p>\n
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REC: 7 (!!), 2, 3<\/p>\n
RIYL: Lune, Camera Obscura, First Aid Kit<\/p>\n
Reviewed by Katie Barrett on 3.5.14<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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