![]() This song reminded me of Rangiku's general nature and her attempts to retain a sense of normalcy after the betrayal. Like paying my bills / Or showing up for work early / Or laughing at your jokes You're resentment grows until you're all alone / And you're so smart how could they not know / When you're standing there in good-humored white / And how do you do it? / You make it seem effortless / When its all the stupid things that are so overwhelming to me / We lived half our lives together / A hundred years is a lot of weight to bear / And the sun it may be shining / But there's an ocean in my eyes ![]() You're the only one who really knew me at all How can you just walk away from me / When all I can do is watch you leave? Occasionally you show me your true smile - Rangiku, Fuyu no Hanabi Despite this, she is a rare new shining star in the realm of female singer/songwriters, a deserving heir to the thrones of Amos and Apple.Save some face, you know you've only got one / Change your ways while you're young /īoy, one day you'll be a man / Girl, he'll help you understandĪ perfect Gin/Rangiku song and a reflection on growing up together and the moving apart. As strong a presence as she creates as an artist on airy, symphonic piano-based instant hits like "Breathe (2 AM)" and the mournful, country-flavored title track, she is hindered slightly by over-production on rockers like "Citadel" and "In the Rough." "Citadel" has a cool, dark-toned Fiona Apple vibe, but its powerful guitar textures and trippy sound effects obscure Nalick's precious voice, which is better served by more subtle surroundings, as on another standout, "Forever Love." To her credit, Nalick seems game for both approaches, and will probably score numerous hits with each style, but it's a shame anytime a voice like that is obscured for even a moment. On the rock side, she grew up a huge fan of Blind Melon, and former members Christopher Thorn and Brad Smith produce her debut with Eric Rosse - best known for his work with another obvious inspiration, Tori Amos. It's not often that a brilliant young singer gets to work with her chief influences on her first shot out of the park, but Anna Nalick's irresistible blend of crisply poetic lyrics, haunting melodies, rich sense of harmony, and ethereal ambience merits nothing less. ![]()
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