Thursday, October 25, 2007
At the age of 24, St. Vincent (Annie Clark) has already toured with The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens, but her most impressive achievement is perhaps her explosive debut album Marry Me.
Similar to quirky singer-songwriters like Feist and Regina Spektor, St. Vincent draws from a variety of sources like soul, jazz, pop, rock and classical.
The opening track “Now Now” features a cacophony of sounds and melodies and sets the stage for a great album. “All My Stars Aligned” recalls classic singers from yesteryear with its sweet croon and impassioned vocals. “Jesus Saves, I Spend” is the perfect song to drown out awkward conversations with your cousins during the holidays. “The Apocalypse Song” sets itself up as a repeat-worthy track with its catchy and memorable chorus.
The album is not perfect, but then again neither are most saints, so it’s safe to say St. Vincent does a darn good job.
Four Stars
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