Annie Hayden - The Rub
(Merge)
Annie Hayden has the most clear, expressive voice,
accompanied by music so complex and lovely it can
easily stand on its own. Annie's voice is sincere and
delicate. Her songs are heartfelt--that comes through
in every aspect of her music--yet she manages to avoid
sentimentality.
The acoustic guitar also shines throughout the album
with Annie's careful, involved picking and strumming
causing notes to ring out then blend into graceful
melodies and harmonies, like in "Pistol and Glasses."
Substantial drums, base, and acoustic guitar are often
embellished by piano, horns, and electric guitar that
flutter in and out of songs such as "Wood and Glue"
and "Albatross."
Every song on The Rub is so pleasant! This overwhelming pleasantness
makes this album very easy to like. The CD is only thirty
minutes long, but it is so full of beautiful music
that when you are listening to it, time doesn't even
matter. The Rub is Annie Hayden's first solo album after
leaving the band Spent, and I hope many more will follow.
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