SEA OF BEES

Orangefarben

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

Quick Links:

More reviews tagged #Folk

  • reviewed 05/2014

    TRUCKSTOP HONEYMOON
    THE MADNESS OF HAPPINESS

  • reviewed 01/2006

    JOEL ARANT
    To Whom it may Behoove

  • reviewed 06/2008

    ROBERT FORSTER
    The Evangelist

  • reviewed 07/2007

    SHANE NICHOLSON
    Faith and Science

  • reviewed 02/2010

    HARLEM PARLOR MUSIC CLUB
    SALT OF THE EARTH

  • reviewed 06/2006

    Anna Christie
    Elixer For The Human Heart

Compiled by the WYCE Journalism Club

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.