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After developing an addiction to Frou Frou, it’s not much of a surprise that I’d branch out to Imogen Heap immediately. Her second solo album, 2005’s Speak for Yourself is everything I enjoyed about Frou Frou and then some.
There’s not a huge difference in overall sound between Frou Frou and Heap’s solo work. Not surprising since Heap’s voice is sort of distinctive, likewise her songwriting. Continue reading ““Speak for Yourself” by Imogen Heap (No. 15)”
Were it not for Zach Braff, I might have missed out on Frou Frou, The Shins, and missed Colin Hay’s solo career. So it’s a damn good thing my friend Rikki suggested we catch Garden State when I was visiting Lawrence, Kansas many years ago.
The first song on Frou Frou’s Details, “Let Go,” is featured in the movie and on the Garden State soundtrack. It was some of the first new music I’d been enthused about in a while. Turns out, the entire album is at least as good as “Let Go,” and a few of the tracks even better. Continue reading ““Details” by Frou Frou (No. 52)”