What continues to impress me about Amanda Palmer is her ability to make music using very traditional methods while coming off as one step ahead of everyone else. I think this solo collection is great and as much as I love The Dresden Dolls its nice to see Palmer put songs out there that don't necessarily fit in to that sound (songs that certainly shouldn't be lost to the world). Amanda Palmer doesn't half-ass anything (as seen in her live shows) and you can really hear the fruits of her labour materialize. The sounds are beautiful, heartfelt, whimsical, and in your face. I also love the cover art and the nod to Twin Peaks. Also, despite the controversy and seemingly universal agreement that Oasis is not a good song (because of its upbeat nature in contrast to its taboo subject matter) I think its one of the best on the album and I applaud Palmer for not fulling any punches (as can also be witnessed in her battling with Roadrunner Records over her video for Leeds United that eventually led to her requesting a release from the label). This debut album is also aided by great appearances from Ben Folds, Zoë Keating (ex-Rasputina), Strindberg, East Bay Ray (Dead Kennedys), Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Paul Buckmaster providing string arrangements on several songs and even future hubbie Neil Gaiman providing the liner notes. I recommend picking up the physical copy but make sure to download the itunes/amazon exclusive tracks Guitar Hero (Alternate Version) and Leeds United (Lounge Version). Favorite tracks: Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing (ft. Zoë Keating and Ben Folds), Runs In The Family (ft. Ben Folds), Ampersand (strings arranged by Paul Buckmaster), Guitar Hero (ft. East Bay Ray and Ben Folds), What's the Use of Wond'rin? (ft. Annie Clark of St. Vincent; from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel), Oasis (ft. Ben Folds and Jared Reynolds), and Leeds United (Lounge Version) (itunes/amazon MP3 exclusive)
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Album a Day: Amanda Palmer - Who Killed Amanda Palmer
What continues to impress me about Amanda Palmer is her ability to make music using very traditional methods while coming off as one step ahead of everyone else. I think this solo collection is great and as much as I love The Dresden Dolls its nice to see Palmer put songs out there that don't necessarily fit in to that sound (songs that certainly shouldn't be lost to the world). Amanda Palmer doesn't half-ass anything (as seen in her live shows) and you can really hear the fruits of her labour materialize. The sounds are beautiful, heartfelt, whimsical, and in your face. I also love the cover art and the nod to Twin Peaks. Also, despite the controversy and seemingly universal agreement that Oasis is not a good song (because of its upbeat nature in contrast to its taboo subject matter) I think its one of the best on the album and I applaud Palmer for not fulling any punches (as can also be witnessed in her battling with Roadrunner Records over her video for Leeds United that eventually led to her requesting a release from the label). This debut album is also aided by great appearances from Ben Folds, Zoë Keating (ex-Rasputina), Strindberg, East Bay Ray (Dead Kennedys), Annie Clark (St. Vincent), Paul Buckmaster providing string arrangements on several songs and even future hubbie Neil Gaiman providing the liner notes. I recommend picking up the physical copy but make sure to download the itunes/amazon exclusive tracks Guitar Hero (Alternate Version) and Leeds United (Lounge Version). Favorite tracks: Astronaut: A Short History of Nearly Nothing (ft. Zoë Keating and Ben Folds), Runs In The Family (ft. Ben Folds), Ampersand (strings arranged by Paul Buckmaster), Guitar Hero (ft. East Bay Ray and Ben Folds), What's the Use of Wond'rin? (ft. Annie Clark of St. Vincent; from Rodgers and Hammerstein's Carousel), Oasis (ft. Ben Folds and Jared Reynolds), and Leeds United (Lounge Version) (itunes/amazon MP3 exclusive)
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