"An incredible debut for Hanne Hukkelberg, the Norwegian vocalist. Her fresh voice is unlike anything I've heard before, especially in juxtaposition with unlikely instruments like pots and pans and bicycle spokes. It is easy to be immediately swept by the lyrics, and the melody, but this is far from being "easy listening jazz" or boring predictable pop. Each track is full of eccentricities that will excite your ears and your mind. I've been listening to this album non-stop while I write and its proved to be an aid in my own creativity. I look forward to more from this emerging artist and hope she will make it to the USA to perform someday."
Very satisfying & soulful..
Ross | 10/11/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I've had this album for just a few short days, but it's definitely near the top of my favourite albums this year. Hanne works with interesting rythms pulled from bicycle spokes to mouth percussion. The way the percussion works with the soft and beautiful instrumentation and her soulful vocals is truly refreshing. -R."
Retrofuturistic jazzpop
Oscar Garcia | Barcelona, Spain | 11/28/2005
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I went to Hanne's concert in Barcelona without knowing what I would listen to. When the music began, I discovered that I was listening to a very talented woman, with a beautiful voice, and a creative soul with a lot to offer to the audience. Her retrofuturistic jazzpop is very close of that of Robert Wyatt, for example. If you know what I am talking about, you can imagine the quality of her music. Make yourself a favour, buy this LP!"
A real grower
S. O'boyle | Dublin | 11/27/2006
(5 out of 5 stars)
"It took me a while but I love this album now. There are some beautiful shifts in mood through some of the songs. Very unusual. I dont give out 5 stars easily. Hanne if you are out there come and play in Dublin."