Land Of Talk – 8/10/07
In the Land OF Talk’s press release they inform me that the lead singer, Elizabeth Powell, matured from playing the violin and “acquired” an acoustic guitar from her aunt. What intrigues me about this information in the use of the quotation marks with the word “acquired”. Did she steal the thing? From her own flesh and blood? Because the need to express herself in the musical format was just too strong?! If so her brief fling with crime was well worth it as the Land Of Talk have produced a strong ‘mini album’ (a concept that still doesn’t sit right with me – either pick the best four or write four more?) in the form of Applause Cheer Boo Hiss. Utilising the marketing tool the majors can never get their hands on, they’ve made themselves known by getting the good old thumbs up from tastemakers everywhere. MP3 Bloggers were singing their praises left right and centre resulting in a demand for a stateside tour.With a lazy yet melodic vocal style that reminds the listener of Nina Persson, Miss Powell’s voice compliments her guitar playing to create a sound that although isn’t inaccessible, still requires me to attentively listen to get the most out of the music.
Good Stuff.
4/5
