Land Of Dreams
11 Blocks, 2024
8/10
This 6th album from the singer-songwriter Annie Moscow is her first completely acoustic effort, where personal songwriting spans across the 10 rich and diverse tracks.
Moscow’s warm piano and cozy voice starts the soft “Sitting Here In Numbers”, where light percussion and gentle backing voices are in attendance, and “Girl Behind The Trees” follows with expressive singing that welcomes layers of backing vocals to the soulful climate.
In the middle, “Middle Child” is a bit dreamy, where the mesmerizing keys suit the bright storytelling that’s powerful, while “Who Will I Be Good For Now” uses Suzanne Lansford’s gorgeous violin, which complements the graceful piano.
Arriving near the end, “To See This With Me” is populated by David Landau’s elegant cello via the sublime intimacy, and “Land Of Dreams” has Rachael Nicole Gold taking over piano for the poetic and uplifting finish that’s textured with beauty.
Guitars are used strategically here, where Daniel Landau and Kenny Skaggs handle them, and Thano Sahnas’ bouzouki and Felix Sainz’s bass are also a big part of Moscow’s heartfelt, folky, jazzy and pop friendly songs.
Travels well with: Summerlyn Powers- The Hive; Nina De Vitry- What You Feel Is Real