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Natasha Kahn from England brings us her all girl band from England with a record actually released in 2006. However, it was just brought over to the US and thank god...

...Opening track "Horse and I" starts out with a computer processed harpsichord. Slowly, the song grows with simple drumming with drum rolls and a lovely theramin. Its then silenced by a bit of pizzicato then the drums come back in. The ending, is my favorite part of this song. I'm a sucker for great harmonizing when it comes down to it. It almost has a feel of Bjork's "Human Behavior" as its almost tribal yet soaked in Feist melodies. "Whats a Girl To Do" is the new single for the US and has a heartbeat drum to it. It also has a nice electronic drum snare and the lovely harpsichord again. This is also the song with the most standout chorus in my opinion. Not to mention, the video for this is different, yet cool as well as it captures the eerieness of it. "Sad Eyes" is the "gatekeeper" from Feist. Very raw, with just piano arpeggiating chords and very open. "Prescilla" was another single released in the UK. Another very accessible song, it also has a poppy chorus, and catchy verse as well. A definitely enjoyable tune. "Bats Mouth" is where we finally see the piano used fully, and less just note picking. Filled with a simplistic orchestra, it escalates into a wonderful song with great harmonizing and strong vocals. "Seal Jubilee" is the first time a guitar is distinctively heard and the song itself sounds like an early Eisley song (head against the sky?) but uses a guitar instead of a keyboard. I think what I'm trying to get at is that it has a cold, eerie beginning. Although, this song does blossom and warm up with a gentle cello. Definitely a slow song, it moves very well, as its fluid from beginning to its end. "Sarah" opens just like a Quentin Tarantino movie would with a slick bass line. It then follows the harmonizing slapped with reverb and gives it an airy choir sound. This song could easily be their 3rd single as the chorus is very well done. It even features a brass section and some cool drumming. Don't forget the clapping either!

To simply put it, this cd is a unique listen without a doubt. It's almost tribal in certain characteristics with the instruments selected, and how the instruments are used. Piano is very raw and simplistic, and orchestrations are limited, yet appropriately done. The vocals are tenderly innocent just like Feist. Definitely give this one a try, as its pretty cool.

Definite standout tracks:

4: What's a Girl To Do

1: Horse and I

7: Prescilla

8: Bats Mouth

10: Sarah