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Alela Diane Menig (born April 20, 1983, Nevada City, California, USA) is an American singer and songwriter. She grew up singing with her musician parents and performing in the school choir. She taught herself guitar, and began writing songs which blend tense, trance-like arpeggios with warm vocals and meditative lyrics about family and nature. Her first recordings were self-released in 2003 as Forest Parade. Her first solo public appearances were at the invitation of fellow Nevada City native Joanna Newsom. Read more on Last.fm
The atmosphere of this album seems like that of a dark children’s storybook; told in song by a hauntingly beautiful voice. The simple acoustics and expert choice of accompaniment (claps, giggles and children to name a few) are so perfect alongside Alela’s heavenly voice.
My favourite songs include ‘Tired Feet’, ‘The Rifle’, ‘Something’s Gone Awry’, ‘Pieces of String’ and ‘Oh! My Mama’.. (I won’t continue or it’ll just be the entire album track listing.)
Alela’s voice always soothes me but this album in particular will always be amongst my favourites.