MP3: Jennie Abrahamson - Songs we sing
Jennie Abrahamson is a singer/songwriter from Sävar in Norrland, Sweden, a small town just a bit north of Umeå. On one hand, her soft pop sound isn't exactly what I normally associate with that part of the country, but I can also understand how it could inspire this sort of sweet, quiet melancholy. At her best, she's reminiscent of Emmylou Harris' more ethereal moments (see: "Wrecking ball"); at her worst, the 80s-esque production robs her of any power by drowning everything in reverb and lame yacht rock tropes. "Songs we sing" features both sides of the equation - it's a good song with a strong vocal performance, but the backing music makes me think of "Take my breath away" by Berlin or, even worse, this song (which I listen to way too often). However, if you can get past that, there is a lot to appreciate. Like I said, it's still a decent song regardless of the production. I just can't handle those damn chimes.
Jennie Abrahamson - Songs we sing