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BAND: Manda
Los Angeles,
California
Los Angeles,
California
Songs of timeless appeal that shine with
the spirit of authentic Americana.
Beautiful, compelling melodies with
poignant lyrics sung with a sensual, sultry
authority that hovers somewhere
between Aimee Mann and Chrissie Hynde.
Manda's songs reflect a woman's
perception of love and life, but it's an
empowered vision that shimmers in the
tilt of the words and the zen vigor of the
vocals. Almost all of the songs are co-
written with an assembly of gifted
tunesmiths (including Cody LePow and
Guy Erez, the producer) but are united by
a tender compassion and singular focus.
The title song is slinky and arch; it's funny
and mysterious, catchy but not cloying.
Manda knows her way around a catchy
hook, but does so with genuine heart and
no scarcity of soul. Erez's production and
musicianship throughout is solid and
ideal – propulsive tapestry drum rhythms
underscore rich, real textures of guitars,
keys and harmonica. An absolutely
stunning cover of Pete Townshend's
"Blue, Red And Grey" is a delightful
surprise, a brew of desire, grace and
whimsy from an artist whose time has
come. This is good, this is now.
the spirit of authentic Americana.
Beautiful, compelling melodies with
poignant lyrics sung with a sensual, sultry
authority that hovers somewhere
between Aimee Mann and Chrissie Hynde.
Manda's songs reflect a woman's
perception of love and life, but it's an
empowered vision that shimmers in the
tilt of the words and the zen vigor of the
vocals. Almost all of the songs are co-
written with an assembly of gifted
tunesmiths (including Cody LePow and
Guy Erez, the producer) but are united by
a tender compassion and singular focus.
The title song is slinky and arch; it's funny
and mysterious, catchy but not cloying.
Manda knows her way around a catchy
hook, but does so with genuine heart and
no scarcity of soul. Erez's production and
musicianship throughout is solid and
ideal – propulsive tapestry drum rhythms
underscore rich, real textures of guitars,
keys and harmonica. An absolutely
stunning cover of Pete Townshend's
"Blue, Red And Grey" is a delightful
surprise, a brew of desire, grace and
whimsy from an artist whose time has
come. This is good, this is now.
5/24/08 Los Angeles Music Awards Showcase Review by Al Bowman
MANDA: As a legacy artist for the LA Music Awards, Manda just
keeps on churning out more great music year after year, earning
her more accolades each time she creates another masterpiece of
music. In 2005, she received the prestigious Female Singer /
Songwriter of the Year. In 2006, she won for Rock Single of the
Year. She has also been nominated for other categories as well
including Music Video of the Year. Now she is up for Pop Single of
the Year for "Wash It All Away" and for Record of the Year for
producer Guy Erez for her amazing album entitled "Keeps On
Turning". At this show, she toned it down a bit and went with a lighter
set up and once again, created a masterpiece performance. Manda
will be on our red carpet on November 20th at the Music Box
Theater for the third year in a row.
MANDA: As a legacy artist for the LA Music Awards, Manda just
keeps on churning out more great music year after year, earning
her more accolades each time she creates another masterpiece of
music. In 2005, she received the prestigious Female Singer /
Songwriter of the Year. In 2006, she won for Rock Single of the
Year. She has also been nominated for other categories as well
including Music Video of the Year. Now she is up for Pop Single of
the Year for "Wash It All Away" and for Record of the Year for
producer Guy Erez for her amazing album entitled "Keeps On
Turning". At this show, she toned it down a bit and went with a lighter
set up and once again, created a masterpiece performance. Manda
will be on our red carpet on November 20th at the Music Box
Theater for the third year in a row.
DOC'S PERSONAL COMMENTARY
I sort of fell across Manda's myspace site
and listened to a few tracks. Needless to
say, I was rather stunned at the fact that I
had not heard these tracks before. Manda
has a very smooth and concise vocal
range and they blend with the
instrumentation magnificently. It is no
wonder that she has been nominated for
several awards from the music industry.
When you run through the tracks on this
album, the tune "Thank You" sort of blows
you away. Its a bluesy, country sort of
track that catches you off guard. A
definite show of the versatility of this
lady. Manda is definitely an artist to keep
your eye on and your ears tuned into.
I sort of fell across Manda's myspace site
and listened to a few tracks. Needless to
say, I was rather stunned at the fact that I
had not heard these tracks before. Manda
has a very smooth and concise vocal
range and they blend with the
instrumentation magnificently. It is no
wonder that she has been nominated for
several awards from the music industry.
When you run through the tracks on this
album, the tune "Thank You" sort of blows
you away. Its a bluesy, country sort of
track that catches you off guard. A
definite show of the versatility of this
lady. Manda is definitely an artist to keep
your eye on and your ears tuned into.
