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2011 debut album from the British artist. Co-produced by Rob Ellis and recorded in London and France, Anna Calvi's debut is an honest distillation of her talents as a songwriter, singer and guitar player. Haunted by the timeless sounds of Nina Simone and Maria Callas, as well as the classical romanticism of Ravel and Debussy, and the Rock innovations of Jimi Hendrix and Captain Beefheart, the record is both mysterious and decadent, nostalgic and forward looking. Anna Calvi is a remarkable album from a woman who has more than justified the support of such luminaries as Brian Eno and Nick Cave, which as well as feeling like a fully formed piece of art in its own right, also serves as an enthralling insight into what may lay ahead for Anna in the future.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
i've listed this album as one of favorites for 2011.it is not going to appeal to every one because breaks a lot of rules. It is not really rock, more alternative then anything. great guitars through out. the vocals are excellent, haunting and seductive. Every song is strong. this album is well worth the coin.
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4.6 out of 5 stars
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Mar 16 2011
By Gaylen Halbert
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Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
This album was a brave production in that it shunned formula and disregarded potential for broad commercial appeal. My first listen was a bit uncomfortable, but it affected me so much that I played the CD again immediately. That's all it took to recognize Anna Calvi is a powerful singer with professional people around her who succeeded in giving her a recording that makes her a force to be reckoned with. I took a risk ordering this album. I am very happy with my purchase. Much like many years ago when I first heard Bruce Springsteen's Born To Run I thought "what the heck is this?". Of course after a second or third listen I became a believer. I'm a believer in Anna Calvi.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great album, give it a chance.
Jun 26 2011
By Perfik
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Format:Audio CD
When I first heard about Anna Calvi it came from a recommendation from one of my all-time faves Nick Cave. So obviously I was intrigued as Nick isn't exactly a public figure who recommends much. The album is a grower and now i'm certainly impressed and really in love with the songs. I was able to see Calvi live in Los Angeles recently and it blew me away. I went on a whim and since then the record has been on repeat. Her guitar playing is superb and takes her out of the 'singer-songwriter' category thankfully. Her voice is amazing and what I found even better is that her speaking voice is high-pitched and squeaky (still pretty) like a mouse. This is a great indie album of 2011 and I hope more people get introduced to Anna's music so in the USA we can see her more often. Great album, pick it up and tell your friends about it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intriguiging and unique.
Mar 1 2011
By Mad Man
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Format:Audio CD
This is really a terrific album. It has a sound all its own--and while one grasps for parallels in order to give it some context, I am surprised that I have not seen Chris Issak mentioned. It has a similar quality of some of his best songs in that the sound is rather otherworldly--it suggests/evokes the past, but yet is firmly entrenched in the present. This is what makes it otherworldly.
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