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Written by COLIN LEICHT
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Tuesday, 02 August 2005 |
Ani DiFranco has inspired a whole generation of wannabe performers characterized by the troubadourette formula of girl-plus-guitar. Unfortunately, most of these acts aren’t very good at capturing the same level of artistic enterprise that Ani DeFranco has been able to maintain over the years.
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Tristan Prettyman
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 Entertainment
Art
"twentythree"
(Virgin)
Released Aug. 2, 2005
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Tristan Prettyman, on the other hand, has taken a large step towards achieving that goal on “twentythree”. Although the influence of DeFranco is present, Prettyman’s style is more subtle, with reminiscent undertones of Lisa Loeb, Jewel, and Edie Brickell, representing less abrasive intelligent female lyricists in the acoustic scene.
Sometimes “twentythree” crows like a rooster at daybreak, at other times softens like the evening twilight. “Love Love Love,” the album’s first single, flows as the waves on the beach, and the lyrics for the song vocalize that feeling as well. “Simple As It Should Be” is just that, and the profundity of the title could sum up the entire album, as well as the surfer life of San Diego that Prettyman hails from. Jason Mraz lends his talent as well on “Shy That Way,” singing as the other half of a duet about the tender side of courtship.
Most of the tracks are soft and easy, with acoustic textures and organic grooves being Prettyman’s solution to whatever problems listeners might think of.
Basically, if you can’t seem to unwind, pop Tristan Prettyman’s album “twentythree” into your stereo. Pretty soon you’ll feel the sand between your toes, and the waves rolling over your feet, and all your troubles wash away. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
