The mesmerizing debut outing of 24-year-old Rosie Thomas tempers folk, country, and alternative rock via sparse arrangements built upon simple acoustic guitar and piano motifs. Like Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, and Paula Cole, Thomas paints vivid pictures with her storytelling prose, especially on "Wedding Day" and "Lorriane," which bemoan the loss of love with an optimistic twist. Documenting the disconsolate pain of separation on "Farewell," Thomas' cracking falsetto punct   [ read more ]

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VINYL FORMAT. Limited edition version of the film All the Way from Michigan Not Mars - includes a bonus LP of never before released Rosie Thomas sessions with Sufjan Stevens and Denison Witmer! Also comes with a double-sided newsprint poster with Rosie Thomas and Sheila Saputo. About the film: Using intimate live performances with fellow songwriters Sufjan Stevens and Denison Witmer as a pathway, All the Way from Michigan Not Mars is a meditative exploration of Rosie Thomas' work a   [ read more ]

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A Very Rosie Christmas is brought to you by Rosie Thomas (Seattle based indie darling) and her merry band of fellow friends and musicians. Chock full of egg nog and grand spirits, Rosie, alongside her husband Jeff Shoop and longtime producer Josh Myers, called upon friends (Damien Jurado), Family (Brian Thomas) and alter egos (Sheila Saputo) to capture all the warmth and exuberance of the holiday season for everyone to share. You'll find all their holiday favorites such as "Christmas Time Is Here",   [ read more ]

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On her third Sub Pop full-length, this Seattle songwriter/vocalist approaches the sometimes difficult but universal topics of introspection, identity, and love with bravery, honesty, and above all, stunning beauty. If Songs... marks the first time she's collaborated with musicians outside her circle of family and friends, this time working with Liz Phair guitarist Dino Meneghin, accomplished film soundtrack string arranger Josh Myers, and a duet with Ed Harcourt on the classic "Let It Be Me".

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To call a recording like Rosie Thomas' These Friends of Mine "interesting" seems like a nice way of saying that the album isn't bad, but neither is it anything to write home about. In Thomas' case, then, "intriguing" may be a better adjective. Production-wise, These Friends of Mine zigzags all over the sonic map, from highly processed vocals to live kitchen recordings. Whatever the approach, Thomas' airy vocal style, sometimes balanced by Sufjan Stevens' warmer midrange, delivers ten mostly me   [ read more ]

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Laughter Can You Win (the title itself a nod to the influence of Joni Mitchell upon Rosie), is a more personal look into her present. With the new record Rosie's knack for laying bare her individual experience is buoyed and enriched by an emphasis on collaboration and increased instrumentation. Along with her gorgeous vocals, reflective lyrics, and understated accompaniment, Rosie enlisted family and friends to collaborate on the album. Sam Beam of Iron and Wine joins Rosie on ?Red Rover,? a result of their   [ read more ]

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On her third Sub Pop full-length, this Seattle songwriter/vocalist approaches the sometimes difficult but universal topics of introspection, identity, and love with bravery, honesty, and above all, stunning beauty. If Songs... marks the first time she's collaborated with musicians outside her circle of family and friends, this time working with Liz Phair guitarist Dino Meneghin, accomplished film soundtrack string arranger Josh Myers, and a duet with Ed Harcourt on the classic 'Let It Be Me'.

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The mesmerizing debut outing of 24-year-old Rosie Thomas tempers folk, country, and {alternative rock} via sparse arrangements built upon simple acoustic guitar and piano motifs. Like Joni Mitchell, [ read more ]

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Laughter Can You Win (the title itself a nod to the influence of Joni Mitchell upon Rosie), is a more personal look into her present. With the new record Rosie's knack for laying bare her individual experience is buoyed and enriched by an emphasis on collaboration and increased instrumentation. Along with her gorgeous vocals, reflective lyrics, and understated accompaniment, Rosie enlisted family and friends to collaborate on the album. Sam Beam of Iron and Wine joins Rosie on ?Red Rover,? a result of their   [ read more ]

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