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Album Review: Jessica Rotter 'Plains'

4/19/2016

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Jessica Rotter’s voice has been heard in movies (Frozen and Big Hero 6), television and commercials as well as in collaborations with other artists such as Daft Punk, Carole King, Alicia Keys, Sam Smith, and others. Now, Rotter is preparing to release her full-length album, Plains, on April 22nd. Produced by Cazz Brindis and mixed by Scott M. Smith (Carole King, John Mayer), the eleven track collection is simply striking.

The gorgeously romantic “Aflame” opens the collection which also includes the Celtic influence of “Stars” and the pop-centric, upbeat “Pray for Rain.” Throughout, Rotter’s vocals are gentle and light, yet stirring, conveying intimate emotions and stories (reminiscent of Dido or Enya) through lush cinematic melodies. “Flowers In My Head” brings in the mystical while “Flying Off” begins with strings before guitars enter to complete an Indian feel that carries over to the glorious “Winter Sun.” The album is rounded out by the infectious “Let Me Go” and the piano ballad “Lost Found” before closing with the utter perfection of “Porch Song.”

A plain can be defined as a tract of level or almost level countryside that is open and free from obstruction. Similarly, is Rotter’s Plains. Vocally stunning and melodically captivating, it’s spiritual and often mystical, yet human and deeply grounded. It is refined, lush, and free from obstruction allowing emotions and lyricism to be fully in view.

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