Here we have the debut solo CD from Abra Moore, one member of the folky band Poi Dog Pondering. This release from 1997 takes her in a different direction, more towards the pop end of the spectrum. Two main problems that make me want less of Moore: she really can't sing all that well and the songs lack meaty hooks that make you want to come back for a repeated listen. The exceptions are the nice jangle-pop opener, "Four Leaf Clover" (which secured a Grammy nomination). I also like the rougher alt-rock feel of "All I Want," for which her limited vocals are better suited. When she tries to sing a serious ballad, the vocals just sound like a joke...like a bad American Idol tryout deserving of a tongue lashing from Simon.
iPOD-worthy: 1, 6, 8
Abra Moore on MySpace. Official site.
Check out the swell video for the single "Four Leaf Clover"
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