Rachael yamagata is a really gifted songwriter; she has what you call craft, a craft that comes with much writing and playing, and her songs are so tuneful but more than just that there's a depth of emotion and warmth of soul that sucks you in and lulls you.
i especially like the hidden track from elephants (the second album), called 'the only fault', which i find frankly quite brilliant. other standout tracks are 'over and over', 'duet', 'elephants', and from the first album there are a whole shrew of favourites, such as quiet, 1963, be be your love, etc. it was a treat.
which reminds me of all the good concerts that i've been fortunate to catch in singapore; in fact most of the angmoh gigs i've gone to have all been standouts.
they include:
cranberries + no doubt - 2003 - amazing gig; 2 of my favourite bands; delores was just charming and so intense; gwen was a powerhouse and full of energy.
red hot chili peppers - an intense jam, coupled with naked sweating bodies.
suede - another awesome gig, at fort canning - with loads of charm, and brett anderson crooning his heart out.
jason mraz - he was just awesome; one of the best i've seen; his voice control was stunning.
rachael yamagata - enough said (just see above) - very enjoyable evening.
coldplay - another good gig; i didn't watch the viva la vida one, but the one before (2006) - that was still very enjoyable.
oh - just the one dud:
Oasis - just standing there and crooning isn't going to cut it - FAIL.
lea salonga is coming and it's going to be fun; anyone wanna watch? can sms me.
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