Natalie Prass
Simmering with slow-burning soul, Natalie Prass’ debut features sophisticated arrangements supported by strings and a horn section. Gorgeous melodies and memorable hooks grace its nine songs and give the album a cohesive mood. Standout tracks like “Bird of Prey” and “Your Fool” play like a cross between Dusty Springfield and classic Philly soul without sounding overtly retro. Her understated, intimate voice is both delicate and darkly sly, a perfect pairing to the sensibilities of producer Matthew E. White and the Spacebomb Records house band. The result is an impressive and assured debut that deserves close attention.
Nashville-based singer Natalie Prass has created an album of relationships troubled by misunderstandings, of earnest lovers caught in the claws of the unmerciful. Matthew E. White's Spacebomb band lends her songs a string-and-horn-heavy instrumentation, giving her smoldering perspective on passionate romance some pomp and circumstance.
The debut album from Nashville-based Natalie Prass is a stunning and sumptuous affair, a love letter to the healing power of song.
When Bjork recently spoke about the tendency to credit men with the genius of a woman's art, she could have been looking straight at critics about to write about the fantastic debut album from Natalie Prass.
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There are a million and one songs about heartbreak in existence and while it is a universal, go-to theme, most of the results can often fall flat and generic.
The Nashville singer-songwriter’s debut reminds you why break-up albums are so necessary, writes <strong>Kitty Empire</strong>
The American songwriter’s debut album has grandeur and sweetness to spare, writes <strong>Tim Jonze</strong>