Rachel Taylor Brown - Half Hours with the Lower Creatures - CD

(Cut Throat Pop Records) This CD starts off with haunting bells which seem to morph into the twinkle of a toy piano and atmospheric female vocals with a hint of scratchy spoken word, very different but very cool. I knew right then that I would like this release. Overall, Rachel Taylor Brown has a sound that reminds me of Dresden Dolls and Paula Cole. "You're Alright Sorla One" and "Stagg Field" both have an aggressive piano rhythm that sounds very much like the Dresden Dolls. While the song "Mette in Madagascar" and "Passion" have, well, the subtle passion that Paula Cole has at times. This is a CD that is very unique in a good way. So give it a listen.
-- Mite Mutant (2008)