Crush On You
Pointy Head, 2016
8/10
The unconventional Americana artist Carrington MacDuffie describes her music as ‘electronic folk’, and on this 5 song EP there’s certainly plenty of those ideas, as well as ‘80s nods and eccentric pop moments.
“I Call You” starts the listen soft and evolves into a soaring, electronica filled affair that’s quite soothing, and “My Little Guitar” continues the playfulness with a quirky feel as psyche-rock moments enter the unclassifiable setting.
“Sweet Pea” resides in the middle and is indeed a sweet folk tune where marching band style drumming helps cultivate a unique lullaby appeal, while the title track moves with a frisky pace of buzzing synth, clever rhythm and strategic repetition. “Precious Kisses” exits the listen with MacDuffie’s atypical formula that’s a bit theatric, quite expressive and resonates with timeless balladry.
MacDuffie also keeps busy as a voice over artist in commercials and audiobooks and a poet, and she found the time to release her first album in 2018. Let’s hope she still makes plenty of room for songwriting, cause this Austin, Texas talent breathes fresh air into pop and rock sounds with her creative vision.
Travels well with: Easy Love- Wander Feeler; Jill Barber- Metaphora