Search - Scout Niblett :: I Am

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reatail underling | 03/06/2005

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I really enjoyed the general atmosphere that surounds the songs on I am. The album has a very raw feeling to it that gives more potency to some of the off- kilter ballads. While there is a general lack of fullness intrumentally, Ms. Nibletts voice can scale to a frantic howl and instantly makes you forget. In terms of other female vocalists like Mirah, Joanna Newsom, Cat Power, CocoRosie, Niblett holds her ground. What this album may be lacking in fullness, can be found in the unusual, yet beautiful vocals of Niblett"

Raw and refreshing

J Lee Harshbarger | Ypsilanti, MI United States | 11/11/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This recording consists of songs that 1) include only drums and vocals, or 2) include only a ukelele and vocals, or 3) drums, electric guitar, and vocals. No bass. No other instruments. It's refreshing to hear such a raw recording. But it still may not be so refreshing if it weren't for the singer and the lyrics. The female singer has a vocal sound and style that at times reminds me of Bjork. The lyrics are quirky, with lines such as "It was fun being a baby," "Come on fireflies, let me see you have sex," an upbeat-drums-only song whose main line is "We're all gonna die--we don't know when, we don't know how," and "Your body needs you; your limbs they need you; your fingers need you."The guitar/ukelele chords and melody lines are often different from what is normally heard, adding to the appeal of this album. And finally, topping off the charm is the artwork of the lyric sheet, which looks like it was done with crayons and magic markers.If you're tired of mass-produced sound, check this one out."