Daphne LawlessCountry of origin:New Zealand Type of music generally:Mainstream pop Status:Most recent release, Anastasia (ep, 2007) See also:Daphne Lawless's site Comparisons:Jenn Vix in style a tiny bit Covers/own material:Own with some lyrical quotations from other writers, occasional use of traditional music, other arrangements General comments:Artless-feeling quirky deep-voiced, bouncy dark pop with electronic backing. Her press calls her work: "gothic-progressive electro-pop" and says "both her deep and melodious vocals and her keyboard technique are quite distinctive." Both these statements are quite true. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) Recommended first album:The Anastasia ep Recordings:
undinal songsRelease info:2002—Random Static—RSM002001002 Availability:See Daphne Lawless's site Ecto priority:Recommended only for fans of electronic pop Group members:Daphne Lawless—performances Produced by:Daphne Lawless Comments:This is a disc for particular tastes: if you don't like pop-py homegrown electronic backing, deep voices, and a sense of artlessness, you're not going to like this. In other words, it's definitely not for everyone. However, if you have an open mind, you'll find this disc has its charms—these are songs that tell stories, so people who like story songs should check out "Anastasia's Clone" and "Two Swans". Fans of esperanto should check out the last two songs, which have been translated into and are sung on that language. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com) AnastasiaRelease info:2007—Random Static—RSM006001003 Availability:See Daphne Lawless's site Ecto priority:Recommended only for fans of electronic pop Group members:Daphne Lawless—performances Produced by:Daphne Lawless Comments:This is a four-track ep, including new versions of a song from facing image that also appeared sung in Esperanto on undinal songs, another from undinal songs, one from an upcoming album, and the fourth a live version of the first track. Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.
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