Any fan of the musical ins and outs of local lady Alecia Moore (pop's rugged princess, Pink) knows she refuses to let herself be hemmed in by anyone else's definitions. For a long time, in both recordings and concerts, she has committed her raggedly soulful voice to subtle music, backed solely by acoustic guitars on songs of protest and love, with stunning results. So, although billed as a "passion project," rose ave., the new album by You+Me, her singing/songwriting collaboration with Dallas Green (the Canadian known as City and Colour) is a quieter extension of Pink's vocal and writing skills.
The artists may be wearing rumpled hats on the cover, but that doesn't mean this is a conventional folk album. Instead, rich harmonies fill "Break the Cycle" and the emotional chorus of "Capsize," with a somber groove throughout. rose ave. is an acoustic soul project with country accents. The usually husky Pink allows a whispery quality to come through on the misty "From a Closet in Norway (Oslo Blues)," leaving Green's voice more assertive. There's a sketchy, demo-like feel to the sleepy "Unbeliever" that is quite distant from Pink's better known punk-pop sheen. Most impressive, though, is the pair's piano-backed rendition of Sade's "No Ordinary Love," a take so endearing you might forget the original. 3/4
It’s undeniable that Dallas Green and Alecia Moore pair well together, and that Rose Ave. is a more than enjoyable debut from master musicians. However Alecia Moore feat. Dallas Green may have been a better description of what’s on offer than You + Me.
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But what about the album? No Best Pop/Country/Folk album?
Deadline is the end of september, so they couldn't submit that. Mess at them submitting in General Field and Pop though They really could win those irrelevant categories like Roots...
Deadline is the end of september, so they couldn't submit that. Mess at them submitting in General Field and Pop though They really could win those irrelevant categories like Roots...
Country aside, I think the other categories don't allow Pop acts to submit and get wins/nominations over lesser known artists. Happened to Dance a few years ago.
why not Folk/Roots/Country or whatever the category is. they could sweep those. instead they'll sweep the dust people pay them, as someone said.
