What a perfectly-expressed declaration of emotions. Dasha Postnikova's collection of tunes are soaring, cascading realms of power balladry. Move over boys, here come the ladies. Postnikova's voice is rough yet still undeniably feminine, and in its stronger moments not unlike Alanis Morrisette. Strings, pianos, echoey drums, and guitars combine to make a powerful rock statement. Really accomplished piano... no idle tinkling here. Fabulously arranged pieces swim through the songs, adding a further femininity to them. Vulnerable moments appear where Postnikova sings softly alongside herself layers deep, before the song crashes back to a scathing outro. Yearning and anger and looking-forward squeeze together in the lyrics, where a girl is obviously affected by a past relationship and torn between hate and sorrow. "Shaded" is fully piano-centric, bringing to mind Tori Amos. The voice, just stunning and raw and solid.A whole bunch of delightfully sensitive yet vindictive songs here, perfect for an anti-Valentine's Day (which is when I saw her play). Yes girls, get angry at your exes. This is the PERFECT soundtrack.
ElsewhereDasha websitePublished : April, 2006. |
