Anna Calvi Anna Calvi January
Anna Calvi, the lady herself, is an expert guitar player. So it is no surprise that this element is what underpins one of the strongest debut albums released in a while. In songs like 'Devil' and the opening 'Rider to the Sea' it almost seems like she is enjoying an intense romantic affair with the instrument.
But this is not an overtly guitar based album. While it stands out above everything else in some areas it spends most of the album in the background, subtly directing the songs and there are moments where you will listen to it without realising that is what it is, given her ability to persuade to play a cacophony of alien sounds. During these times it is her sultry, powerful voice that commands your attention and the exquisite drumming that underpins songs like 'Desire' and 'Suzanne and I' regularly steals the show.
What has been created here is an album with a dark and mysterious theme with its whispers, whooshing and ghostly backing you will feel helpless against her, a siren pulling you into the black depths.
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