"Ankle Deep" Trace Fury

a Review by Anna Maria Stjärnell

Trace Fury is quirky yet dark and deep. The group's first recording impresses. Chrissy Loftus and Nina Pendergast front the group. The use of piano on some tracks may lead thoughts to Tori Amos, but here is a spirit that's th bands own and an adventurous strain that sets them apart from any copy cats.

"Candidate of Mind" is jazzy and expansive. The two lead singers voices intertwine beautifully here.

"Small World" starts out with a delicate feel, then builds the intensity gradually. The vocals go from barely audible to passionate in a very artful way.

"Body Double" is driven by a Bjork-ish lead vocal and a great use of Mark Gallagher's saxophone.

Trace Fury's debut is a marvel of an album that should dazzle anyone who hears it.

Posted on July 21, 2002

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