The Chicago via Minnesota violaist Anni Rossi (Facebook/SoundCloud) may be signed to 4AD releasing her second album (on 3 Syllables), but she seems still to be slipping between the cracks of what most people get to hear. Maybe that because its pretty damn hard to pigeon-hole her stripped back sound that sits awkwardly between pop with her unique vocals and use of electronic keys and beats alongside some viola and cello. And then are some fascinating moves between time signatures like on personal favourite Hatchet that wouldn’t feel out of place on a prog rock album. It’s all very confusing but somehow she manages to get it all to blend together into some pop delicacies that maintain their edge and interest.
Heavy Meadow is a departure from her last with its structure built on electronics as much as her classical strong talents and having the luxury of a studio to lay down the tracks. But her voice has lost none of the intimacy and fascination of her debut. This is what pop albums are supposed to be.
[BUY] Anni Rossi – Heavy Meadows on MP3 @ Amazon | iTunes
A physical release penned for May 2nd on 3 Syllables
Anni Rossi – Land Majestic by 3 Syllables Records
Anni Rossi – These Arms of Mine by 3 Syllables Records
Anni Rossi – Crushing Limbs by 3 Syllables Records
