2012-04-30
Orangefarben is German for the color orange and the colorful orange packaging here belies the bittersweet nature of the music. Singer/songwriter/multi-instrumentalist, Julie Ann Bee, is back with her second full-length release under the moniker Sea of Bees. Having just come out of her first long-term relationship, she seems to have put it all in writing. The songs are often sad, or at least contemplative. They are backed, however by jangly guitars, sweet melodies, and well-done production (by Thom Monahan who previously worked with Vetiver, Pernice Brothers, and Fruit Bats) giving the album an overall twee sound. Rebecca Ruth
SARAH MCLACHLAN
Mirrorball (The Complete Concert)
ELIZA GILKYSON
Roses At the End of Time
JEN SYGIT
Leaving Marshall St.
BERNIE JELLEMA
Lions & Clowns
Neil Young
Live at Massey Hall, 1971
BEARFOOT
Doors and Windows
The opinions expressed in these reviews are those of the individual volunteers that submitted the article and do not necessarily reflect the views of WYCE or GRCMC; nor its staff, donors, or affiliates.