DEBBIE ANDREWS
Suburbs Of Eden (Frankly Mills Music)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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There are three photographs of Debbie Andrews on the cover and booklet of this eight-song CD (more an extended EP than a full album), and they could be photographs of three different people. That disparity of appearance is extended in her music, which shows multiple dimensions of the artist.

Andrews has a remarkable voice--clear and expressive, with a pop quality that sometimes seems at odds with her often moody, poetic lyrics. At times, her voice carries a musical theater quality, but at those times, she's likely to be performing a folk-informed, Americana-style song. A great part of the appeal of her music is this shape-shifting quality that makes her completely accessible music sound something considerably less than ordinary.

She's also a fine keyboardist, decorating her songs with acoustic and electric piano, B-3, Wurlitzer and synths. On top of it all, the disc is self-produced, demonstrating taste, skill and a remarkable lack of self-indulgence in the studio. If your curiosity is piqued, check her out at www.mp3.com, and you'll soon be in search of Suburbs Of Eden.

Track List:

Resurrection * Always An Angel * Leaving * Dog On A Skylight * Intended * He Dreams Alone * Hitchcock Blonde * Testament

© 2000 - Shaun Dale