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THE REVIEW
Keren Ann is Israeli, raised between the Netherlands and France where she is already a cult figure, and a dispenser of pop masterpieces in the best British tradition.
It's at least strange that she decides to title her latest work “Not Going Anywhere,” after all these moves.
I put her record in my stereo, close my eyes. I am immediately transported to distant landscapes painted in watercolor, gloomy, cloudy, foggy. But from the leaden sky, sun rays like songs penetrate, pure hope.
This is the innocent and angelic voice of Keren Ann, hope. Hope overdubbed on melancholic, sometimes sad music and atmospheres. It's a singing devoid of virtuosity, but always enveloping, warm and seductive.
Lighter and carefree moments wake me from the journey (just to remind me that “I’m not going anywhere”), these are “Sailor & Window” and “Spanish Song Bird”.
It closes with the psychedelic “Ending Song”.
At first listen, we might think of the most traditional folk, but in reality, there’s much more here. There are indeed arpeggiated guitars, but also piano, string symphonies, orchestral parts, and angelic choirs making it all transcendental. A sweet and unmissable record!
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Keren Ann's 'Not Going Anywhere' offers a warm and melancholic pop experience with angelic vocals and rich orchestration. The album blends folk traditions with orchestral elements, creating a dreamy and hopeful atmosphere. Highlights include lighter tracks such as 'Sailor & Window' and 'Spanish Song Bird,' closing with a psychedelic touch in 'Ending Song.' This record is a captivating journey through mood and sound.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
Keren Ann
Israeli-born singer-songwriter, raised between the Netherlands and France, known for intimate, melancholic pop with folk and orchestral touches.01 Reviews
