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BILLBOARD - reviewed by Chris Morris Singer/songwriter Anny Celsi, late of Los Angeles bands the Tearjerkers and
Annyland, steps out with a dark-hued album for her own indie label. Celsi's
languid voice and affecting, pop-smart tunes
receive sympathetic backing from a band of local lights, including producers
Kevin Jarvis and Marvin Etzioni, Randy Weeks, Phil Parlapiano, Danny McGough,
Robert Lloyd, Steve Barton and Kirk Swan. The writing is highly consistent, with
the title track, " 'Twas Her Hunger Brought Me Down" (recently covered by L.A.
chanteuse Grey DeLisle), "Summer Fling" and "It Hurts/My Heart/To Hear/Your
Voice" standing out in a strong pack. A snazzy package featuring '50s-style pulp
artwork and liners featuring some entertaining hard-boiled takeoffs by Celsi add
flair to this very gifted West Coast artist. Racked by NAIL.—CM
Utah Daily News Hot tip
-- If you're looking for some good music, Groovacious has a sizzler on tap. Anny
Celsi, somewhat of a cross between Rickie Lee Jones and Sheryl Crow, will
perform a free show at the funky record shop at
7 p.m. on
Saturday. Celsi, pronounced Chelsea, is currently on the road promoting her new
CD "Little Black Dress," an ultra-cool, ultra-hip album that is one of the
best new releases I've heard in a long time. Check it out. -- Ed Kociela |