I showed off some Janis Joplin a few posts ago, demonstrating her amazing control and power. Nobody is like Janis but some females do combine rock and vocals better than the rest of the pack, and newcomer Ida Maria is one of them. Her songs are ballsy and get in your face, or maybe your ear’s face instead.
I think the AC/DC crowd will find Maria’s backup band appealing, while casual fans of female badassery will also be pleased. But the men in the crowd might not enjoy this sultry Swede after hearing the following song…
I heard this while driving home a few weeks ago and fell in love. The rest of the album, titled “Katla,” keeps the energy up with tracks like “Cherry Red” and the nearly ten minute “Devil” shows how legit backing band thrives. The horns and 50′s vibe scream of Latin descent, but her voice and finale fits more on “Kill Bill” soundtrack than anywhere else. She has the chops, ranges, control, power, appeal, songwriting, musicianship, and talent to go far. Hopefully they stick to the philosophy that helped them write these gems during the next step in their career.
Metal Riot
This sultry NORWEGIAN… Please…
I read conflicting reports; one that she was Norwegian but lived in Sweden, and one that she was Swedish but lived in Norway. Thanks for the correction
She/they were at Coachella like 09? i think alicia saw em i remember their cd to be pretty good tho!
Do you know when this album will be released in the U.S.? I’ve been impatiently waiting for it for months!!