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Ann Dyer: When I Close My Eyes
ByThe disc contains several Dyer originals, with the haunting "Underworld" a highlight. And also included are Dan Hicks' "I Scare Myself" and Björk's "Bachelorette." The music radiates a low-key, dark-hued, atmospheric artistic vision, creating a mood like Van Morrison's Astral Weeks, Dylan's Blood on the Tracks, or the The Trinity Sessions. It's a hypnotic experience that caresses and beguiles, a remarkably assured piece of musical artistry.
The bonus track, "Thirsty (Underworld Reprise Remix)," features the inimitable Chico Hamilton (81 years young) percussing and singing, as well as Rob Berger of The Tin Hat Trio joining the songstress, taking things into a groove.
Dyer's last disc, Revolver: A New Spin (Premonition, 1999), was a deep meditation on the classic Beatles album; When I Close My Eyes reaffirms her status as a consumate artist who delves deeply, without posturing of affectations, into her visions.
Track Listing
1. Mermaid, 2. I Scare Myself, 3. Evening, 4. Sara, 5. Underworld, 6. New England Cowboy, 7. The Official Story, 8. Bacherlorette, 9. One Rupi, One Roti, 10. The Felon, 11. She Dreams (Will O' The Wisp), 12. When I Close My Eyes (Theater Piece), 13. Thirsty (Underworld Reprise Remix)
Personnel
Chico Hamilton - Drums, Sergio Brandao - Bass, Ann Dyer - Vocals, Tanpura, Jason Lewis - Drums, Rob Burger - Accordion, Liberty Ellman - Guitar
Album information
Title: When I Close My Eyes | Year Released: 2003 | Record Label: Sunnyside Records
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