On her self-titled third release, the previously all-acoustic Rose Polenzani spruces things up a little with added instrumentation, helping to bring her revelatory and revealing songs to life. Increasing the musical intensity to the same level as the emotional, a good chunk of the support is ever so appropriate, with only "Orange Crush" seeming to stick out a tad. The occasional assault of guitars and drums certainly does help make her point, and thankfully the timing is well chosen -- otherwise it m...   [ read more ]

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Song Sequencing 101 must teach artists to start an album with their strongest song, figuring that if they are reeled in from the very beginning, listeners will give the record a chance. Rose Polenzani must have passed the course with flying colors, as "Shake Through to Ugly" is an incredible leadoff track. The furthest thing imaginable from a catchy pop song, this tune reaches down into you in a pleasantly disturbing fashion. Witness the first lines: "I was told I was a wise man by a woman I deceived...   [ read more ]

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