Nicole Atkins
Slow Phaser

American singer-songwriter born in '78 whom I discovered recently. A beautiful, soothing voice that has the merit of not wanting to dazzle or overdo it in this world where everyone wants to dazzle too much. Dusty Springfield comes to mind with her straightforward "son of a preacher man," without the flourishes of Joss Stone's version. Beautiful songs well-crafted in an elegant soul and pop blend. Born in Neptune City, the hometown of Jack Nicholson and Danny De Vito, she possesses a timbre that can be nocturnal and intense when needed. In short, a talented artist who knows how to position herself in different environments when necessary. Despite this, her early works struggle to soar despite opening for several high-profile artists on tour. She went through a very hazy period until Tore Johansson invited Atkins to Sweden to record in his studio, resulting in this Slow Phaser, which is undoubtedly her rebirth. She emerges with a Femme Fatale production in a pop that knows how to envelop and enthrall us, making us euphoric, wrapped in her polished seduction with sensual moves, a singer who demonstrates a lot of solid and deep class on this record. Her singing is clear and deserves deeper exploration.