9 out of 10 One of my favorite "new" artists of 2011 has to be Chelsea Wolfe. Her "official" (actually she's got quite a few recordings out there) debut "The Grime And The Glow" much like her previous work, sounds like a cross between Lo-Fi Indie Psych-ish Rock, bleak & ravishing Gothic overtones and experimental recording attributes only with "stronger" productions this time around.
Sometimes when listening to Chelsea Wolfe I'm reminded of a young PJ Harvey with darker sense of self and an estranged outlook on music theory. Zola Jesus also comes to mind. Here's what to expect while absorbing Chelsea's message; sparse/nihilistic themes poking and prodding there way up from the bowels of Chelsea's enormous/ominous-gorgeous vocal talent (seriously this girl has a set of pipes on her), Folk-Psych to Rock sounding guitar tones, piano compositions, and a "ghostly" atmospheres that are unique to the artist. You may also experience tingles between your ears and down your spine (maybe you won't, but you should).There may be a few parts/sounds on this release that may be harder to swallow/listen to (the "grime"), probably due to there bare-bones stripped audio production, but the parts that aren't so Lo-Fi (the "glow") tidy this package up quite nicely. Be patient, this album blossoms slowly and gracefully. Song's like "Moses" are a little darker, "sludgier", and Gothic. Whereas songs like "Benjamin" are beautiful, shimmering, and Classical sounding. They all work in unity somehow, delightfully so. I find the whole thing very addictive, I can't tell you how many times I've listened to this album this year.. ~~ Chelsea, thank you-thank you for what you have done to these ears. Come back soon please♥
Ms. Wolfe definitely has my vote the best upcoming female writer/musician this year. Her music will be grossly overlooked for a couple years more (maybe), but eventually the right person WILL notice this tremendous talent and give her the spotlight she truly deserves. Do not overlook this artist. Recommended for people who like utilizing their ears.
Standout Tracks: I like em all, but specifically Moses, BENJAMIN, Halfsleeper (I hate that this song has to end), Widow, Gene Wilder (nice piano piece), You Are My Sunsine (GREAT cover)
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