Patricia Barber - Cafe Blue (2011) LP
Artist: Patricia Barber
Title: Cafe Blue
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: Premonition Records
Genre: Vocal Jazz
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue) 24/192
Total Time: 1:02:54
Total Size: 2.38 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
Title: Cafe Blue
Year Of Release: 2011
Label: Premonition Records
Genre: Vocal Jazz
Quality: FLAC (image+.cue) 24/192
Total Time: 1:02:54
Total Size: 2.38 GB
WebSite: Album Preview
Patricia Barber, who is both a fine keyboardist and an atmospheric singer, contributes roughly half of the material to her Premonition debut. Her dark voice and the generally esoteric program takes awhile to get used to (listeners will have to be patient), but after two or three listens, this thought-provoking and rather moody set becomes more accessible. The music ranges stylewise from sophisticated pop sensitivities to the avant-garde and even touches of minimalism, while not fitting securely into any category. Barber gives a new slant to "The Thrill Is Gone," "Ode to Billy Joe," and even "A Taste of Honey," and her vocals are all quite haunting and contemporary. An added plus to this unusual music is adventurous guitarist John McLean.
Tracklist:
A1 What A Shame
A2 Mourning Grace
A3 A Taste Of Honey
B1 Ode To Billie Joe
B2 Too Rich For My Blood
B3 Manha De Carnaval
C1 Inch Worm
C2 Wood Is A Pleasant Thing To Think About
C3 Nardis
D1 The Thrill Is Gone
D2 Romanesque
D3 Yellow CarIII