French speaking, New York-based singer/songwriter with two first names, Keren Ann, will release her fifth and self-titled album this week, May 8th. We will all pretend to be surprised if she follows up with an album titled Ann Keren.The tracklist for Keren Ann:It's All a LieLay Your Head DownIn Your BackHarder Ships of the WorldIt Ain't No CrimeWhere No Endings EndLibertyBetween the Flatland and t
She starts with slow burn, an ode to New York, "Chelsea Burns." Her songs are languid; her voice (the night's showstopper) fills the space, sweet and warm. Keren Ann's vibe is part folk, part blues, peppered with Josephine Baker jazz intonations—a throwback to another era, but with a decidedly... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit the MCMB website for full links, free music, great video
While i was searching Feist's stuffs, Keren Ann is one of similar artist. I had heard her album, Nolita (2004) but did not get into much. Here is review i got: "Unlike Mazzy Star or even Feist, Keren Ann shows that she can rise above the slyly sensual signing style to deliver actual croons. From the deliberately breathless vocal delivery to her own smartly minimalist and subtly layered production
While i was searching Feist's stuffs, Keren Ann is one of similar artist. I had heard her album, Nolita (2004) but did not get into much. Here is review i got: "Unlike Mazzy Star or even Feist, Keren Ann shows that she can rise above the slyly sensual signing style to deliver actual croons. From the deliberately breathless vocal delivery to her own smartly minimalist and subtly layered production