I’ve Been Alone
Self-Released, 2025
8/10
The Brazilian singer, songwriter, and actress Bianca Rossini surrounds themes of loneliness, betrayal, and self-love across these 10 elegant tracks.
The gentle and intimate title track opens with Eliezers Alves’ calm string arrangements and Ricardo Rito’s elegant piano that emits much warmth, and “I Have Waited Like A Fool” follows with Peter Roberts’ rich percussion that suits the colorful singing from Rossini’s very capable pipes via the dreaminess.
“Do You Remember?” and “We Made A Promise” land in the middle. The former benefits much from Elberton Paixao’s fluid drumming amid cultured melodies and plenty of pop appeal, while the latter soars high thanks to Roberts’ meticulous guitar and Rossini’s impressive range.
Landing close to the end, “Greatest Love” showcases Rossini’s cello arrangement alongside much sophistication, and “Christmas Night” exits with Sezin Turkmenoglu’s precise bass and Eduardo Ferreira’s touching piano playing, and, of course, Rossini’s flawless pipes.
A touching effort that’s timeless, Rossini’s storytelling draws us into the soulful and pop tinted songs that continue her worldly appeal.
Travels well with: Zoe Scott- Shades Of Love; Bianca Rossini- Kiss Of Brasil