Nicole AtkinsCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:A blend of beautiful & fierce, alt-country, blues, pop, and rock Status:Most recent release, Italian Ice (2020) See also:Nicole Atkins' site Comparisons:I've seen her described as "a blend of Roy Orbison, Loretta Lynn, and Jenny Lewis," which sounded pretty good to me. I'd add Fiona Apple, especially vocally. (JoAnn Whetsell) Covers/own material:Mostly own General comments:I find her stylistically hard to describe, though I really like her. It may be that everything that's so hard to pin down is just what makes her so interesting and brings me back to her music again and again. (JoAnn Whetsell) Recommended first album:Neptune City Recordings:
Bleeding DiamondsRelease info:2006 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Comments:This is actually the fourth release I've heard of Nicole's even though it's her first beyond a single. It stands up well in comparison to her later work. In fact, I like this earlier, sparer "In a Different City" version of "Neptune City" better than the one on Neptune City. (JoAnn Whetsell) Neptune CityRelease info:2007—Red Ink/Columbia—82876 84775 2 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Nicole Atkins Guest artists:Petter Lindgard—drums (1-3, 5-7, 10); percussion (1-5, 7, 8, 10); trumpet (4, 5, 9, 10) Produced by:Tore Johansson Comments:I thought her debut was a work of genius. (smolla@sprintnet.com) Nicole Atkins Digs Other People's SongsRelease info:2008 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Comments:This little 4-track covers EP is a nice treat. Nicole Atkins has one amazing voice! If you never got her debut Neptune City, you're missing out. (lasherboy@gmail.com) Mondo AmoreRelease info:2011—Red Ink/Columbia—82876 84775 2 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Nicole Atkins—vocals, acoustic guitar, piano, synth, arrangements Guest artists:Adam Christgau—drums Produced by:Phil Palazzolo and Nicole Atkins Comments:Really strong album, more cohesive than her debut. Of course, one could argue that simply means less stylistic diversity. The album is more guitar-driven, more blues, country, and rock rather than the lush orchestral arrangements of Neptune City. The link is her powerful voice and vocal stylings, and songs like "The Tower" which best melds the styles of both albums. Slow PhaserRelease info:2014—Oh'Mercy! Records—OMR001 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Nicole Atkins—vocals, guitar Guest artists:Sam Bey—drums, percussion Produced by:Tore Johansson Comments:I really love this Nicole Atkins, definitely better than Neptune City (the only other one I've heard, I missed her sophomore). (timjy@sbcglobal.net) Further info:Nicole Atkins' former band Los Parasols released an EP The Summer of Love in 2002. Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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