2006 release from Andrea Perry, her third and all of her music is excellent,
simply put. Blossoming with a fresh aired spirit and exhilirating classic
Kate Bush-charms, "Rivers Of Stars", like her earlier efforts, is a
fascinating, cheeky and most completely engaging, requesting the listener to
just sit back and enjoy its crafty and catchy charm. Each listen becomes
more and more wonderful---hard to avoid a sense of Kate Bush influence(which
we all could use a little bit more of in our musical diets) but there is
also aspects of Josh Rouse, Jane Siberry , Elliot Smith, Jill Sobule, a dash
of Wings, XTC/Sugarplastic. Perry is a uniqe and striking presence for
female singer/songwriters if only for the reason her music transcends being
classified as such(eg: `female`), the highest compliment I can give to all
her releases. "Rating: 5 stars. We have raved about this young lady`s music in the past. We are pleased to report that Austin`s Andrea Perry has really outdone herself this time around. Rivers of Stars is a resounding success. Actually and in fact, when you hear the tunes on this album, you will most likely be wondering how in hell this girl`s name has not yet become a household word. While many others are crafting soundalike tunes that don`t really offer substance, Andrea truly pours her heart and her soul into her tunes...giving them real credibility and the ability to hold up to hundreds of repeated spins. Ms. Perry`s vocals have always sounded great...but perhaps never as focused and perfect as they sound on Stars. These fourteen songs are dreamy, concise, pointed, unique, and provocative...and there`s not a bad seed in the bunch. Andrea writes melodies that stick...and they feature wonderfully genuine and sincere lyrics that offer real insight into the world and other people. At this point we probably don`t need to say this but...we are absolutely in love with Rivers of Stars. This will easily end up being one of the best pop albums of 2006. As a point of reference, this album sounds something like a cross between Azure Ray and Lisa Germano...both of which are tip-top favorites here in babysueland. Killer tracks include "Fly," "Broken Heart," "Take Me Where the Lions Roar," "Reservoir," "Wasting Away," and "Rivers of Stars." Highly recommended. " -Baby Sue. This is a great review that just came in on "Rivers Of
Stars" by freelance writer Frank Cotolo: " A few rare indie artists are
maturing, transforming from perfectly produced pop performers into musical
poets, shedding the skin that covered the raw nerves of truth, identity and
a sure sense of mortality. These artists have taken quantum leaps of faith
in expression, sans any matter of obligation; and their new works find them
standing defenseless, overt and yearning.
Now, in the spotlight of this short list, is Andrea Perry, whose third CD,
"Rivers Of Stars," dares to present songs that are free of academic weight;
songs which, like the fluid emotions they express, waft and drift and float
and go deliciously adrift. And she does it 14 times, one breath after
another, making lyrics and music become inseparable.The most personal pieces
of art transcend individual meaning and inspiration to attach themselves to
the lives of their audience. So, when Andrea, in "Day Moon," sings "I need a
little more heart to bear a little more pain," the object of her affliction
has nothing to do with how strongly that line affects us. In fact, the line
takes on a life of its own, becoming that special thing that only a friend
would tell you privately...Andrea`s voice sings the melodies of these tunes
with tearful whispers and in pretty pain. There is nothing one note longer
than is needed and the guitars, pianos and spots of orchestration are never
anything but exact punctuations and light, moveable scenery for the theater
of the tune. The words and music move as does the theme...All great artists
recognize the futile battle with time and space, which can only offer, with
delicacy, rare moments of meaning. And all artists try to capture the
essence of such magic, asking, "Stay with me through this little time."
Because, perhaps, there is no other way to survive peacefully in the endless
current of the rivers of stars. Andrea Perry delivers this message directly
to our hearts in this CD, which is flawlessly arranged and produced by her,
with subtle yet defined drums from Chris Searles and lyrics by Andrea and,
on a four tracks, by S.D. Lishan. ". Andrea Perry is someone not to miss.
Here is the best place to begin and become a fan.
 Leaves of October - mp3
Fly - mp3
This Little Time - mp3
Don`t You Still Want Me - mp3
Take Me Where The Lion`s Roar - mp3
Let`s Not Go Out Tonight - mp3 |
