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Where the Words Go "More and more artists are falling into the "singer/songwriter" category, largely under the label of indie rock. A lot of these artists are sloshing through the challenges alone, but Andrea Maxand is stepping outside of that circle. She's proving that it doesn't just have to be a girl and a guitar alone on stage. Furthermore, she's proving that playing with a band doesn't just make her the vocalist." (Liz Napieralski, flagstaff live!) "A record that fuses beauty with brawn, elegance with rough-around-the-edges sentiments, and power with subtlety." (Alex Steininger, in music we trust) "Soaring vocal harmonies contrast with filtered whispers, undercut by grinding guitars and churning bass. A tender bridge offers a poignant respite, before boiling over to the finish line. And that's just the first song." (Matt Wexler, west coast performer magazine, July 2004) "... a furious and affecting album." ( Justin Kownacki, splendidezine.com) "Equipped with a falsetto that rises and rips into the stratosphere with delicious, edgy bursts, Maxand is an affecting singer with impressive range, but she's an equally powerful lyricist." (Alex Green, amplifier, July 2004 ) "On her sophomore record with her eponymous band, "Where the Words Go," Maxand channels the icy resolve of goth divas like Siouxsie Sioux and the Cocteau Twins' Elizabeth Fraser and the sultry posturing of trip hop vocalists like Heather Duby and sets the result against straightforward indie rock songs." (Tizzy Asher, Seattle PI) "Maxand and Keller wisely refrain from glossy production, allowing the open nerves in songs like 'Everyone Can See You' to remain exposed. The key factors, though, are the most obvious ones: Maxand is an affecting singer and an outstanding writer. Where the Words Go packs an emotional wallop." (Adam Mckibbin, Suite 101 - album of the month) "...the ballads (particularly "Here Comes the Revolution") are soft, poignant, and unforgettable. Andrea Maxand is the Northwest's best-kept secret." (Chris Burlingame, rockrgrl magazine) "On "Winners," she sings almost indistinguishable melodic lyrics over a highly repetitive bass-line (provided by Death Cab bassist Nick Harmer) that sound like the rock equivalent of Portishead." (Catherine P. Lewis, Tablet Magazine) "I truly feel Where the Words Go is an ideal example of an artist going from really good to absolutely spectacular. " (Jennifer Patton, delusions of adequacy) Songs & Singing "...her songs are strong and physical, but they're also filled with lyrical nuance and double meaning" (Sean Nelson, The Stranger) Angel Hat "With just a guitar, brilliant lyrics and shining vocals, Maxand has created a radiant debut." (splendidezine.com) Paper Cut "Paper Cut isn't quite as full an experience as Angel Hat, obviously, but it's both a treat for those who already dig her music and an economical way to discover this buried treasure of a songwriter, if you haven't yet." (disclaimerband.com) |
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