The Curves Are Still There
Tsunami, 2026
8/10
Listen to The Curves Are Still There
The Canadian singer-songwriter, Jamie Anderson, uses a folk template for her authentic songs, but there’s plenty of other ideas present for the 13 timeless tracks that recruit many guests.
The warm mood of “Guitar On The Wall” opens the listen with Stuart Rutherford’s glowing pedal steel amid Anderson’s expressive singing, and “Ghost Song” follows with James Stephens’ meticulous fiddle that adds much beauty to the heartfelt delivery.
Deeper into the record, “This Old” lands in folk balladry thanks to the reflective climate that spotlights Rob Graves’ soft percussion, while “Mi Corazon’ has Anderson playing ukulele amid a Latin tinted album highlight,
Arriving late, “Chocolate Is Better” enlists Anne Hurley’s bright keys via the bluesy demeanor that compares chocolate to sex, and “When We’re Singing” exits with Brian Sanderson’s animated accordion which suits the upbeat, rootsy flavor of the charming finish.
Anderson touches on jazz, bluegrass, pop and even comedy, and her songs are all relatable and instantly memorable across this uplifting body of work.
Travels well with: Dave Gunning- Field Notes; Tom Chapin- Songs Of Hope