Amy Kuney

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Alternative pop

Status:

Most recent release, Amy Kuney ep, 2006

See also:

Amy Kuney's site

Comparisons:

Fiona Apple, Paula Cole

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Amy Kuney is a young, very gifted performer who writes smart songs. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

Amy Kuney ep is her debut

Recordings:

Amy Kuney ep

Amy Kuney ep

Release info:

2006--Spin Move Records--SMCD1002

Availability:

Amy Kuney's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Amy Kuney--vocals, backing vocals, acoustic guitar, piano

Guest artists:

Peter A Barker--acoustic guitar, bass, electric guitar, keyboards
John David--electric guitar, acoustic guitar
Paul Marshall--bass
David Raven--drums
Voyce McGinley, III--percussion
Jim Studer--Wurlitzer, piano
Cary Altshuler--organ
Andrea Robinson, Clydene Jackson, Kate E. Oly, Deanna D'Amico-White--backing vocals
Harvey Estrada--acoustic bass
Chad Watson--acoustic bass
Jeff Taylor--drums
Mandi Martin--backing vocals
Melissa Kaplan--acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Marcy Vaj--string arrangement, violin, viola
Vahe Hayrikian--cello

Produced by:

Peter A. Barker & Mandi Martin

Comments:

Amy Kuney's debut ep feels very confident for a newcomer. She has the voice to pull off most songs and her ability to pen strong songs is apparent. Her soulful singing recalls Fiona Apple with shades of early Paula Cole. The jazzy strains of "Sore Loser" stand out to me. The closing "Breaking bad habits" is pretty droll. "I'm breaking bad habits and you're the first one to go" she sings.
     Kuney's made a great little ep.(stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to (stjarnell@yahoo.com) for her work on this entry.