Imogen Heap - Speak For Yourself (2005)

A mate of mine (not really into music) said; dude, you have to get Imogen Heap [allmusic link] for me. I cant find it anywhere and she's so god damn good. And i found her, i listened to the tunes and yeah, he was right.
Imogen Heap hails from Essex in England, but now lives and works in London. She started out as a singer/songwriter, but not the usual kind. She played alot of alternative music with alot of electronica and classical influences mixed up. The first thing i noticed was the originality, then the sound and voice picture which reminded me of Kate Bush. Her first album was praised, but i really like the second album better.
Speak for Yourself is one of those albums you either like or hate. It has its own sound, and although it copies some from other influences its still Imogen Heap's sound. Excellent vocal performances and electronica sounds mixed with a little of the classical influence that comes from learning the piano in that way sounds heavenly in my ears.

Tracklist:
Headlock
Goodnight and Go
Have you got it In You?
Loose ends
Hide and Seek
Clear the Area
Daylight Robbery
The Walk
Just for Now
I am in love With you
Closing in
The moment i Said it

Although her voice has a really powerful touch to it, the lyrics are frail and tells us about alot of things that seems personal. For instance:

"Just put back the car keys,
Or somebody's gonna get hurt
Who are you calling at this hour?
Sit down, come round, I need you now
We'll work it all out together,
But we're getting nowhere tonight
Now sleep, I promise it'll all seem better,
Somehow in time"

Ive always liked artists that makes lyrics with a personal touch and this is one of them. Check her out:)

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