The Rundown: Amel Larrieux, Ice Cream Everyday

A track-by-track review of the singer's fifth LP.

The Rundown: Amel Larrieux, Ice Cream Everyday - The former vocal half of Groove Theory has proven that an artist can ditch the major record companies, go ultra-independent, stay true to the art of her sound ... and win. This week, Amel Larrieux releases her fifth LP (and the fourth on her own Blisslife label). And, like she has for the past 18 years, Ms. Larrieux brings pure, joyful and boundary-pushing soul music. Click on this track-by-track review of her latest.   (Photo: courtesy of Blisslife Records)

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The Rundown: Amel Larrieux, Ice Cream Everyday - The former vocal half of Groove Theory has proven that an artist can ditch the major record companies, go ultra-independent, stay true to the art of her sound ... and win. This week, Amel Larrieux releases her fifth LP (and the fourth on her own Blisslife label). And, like she has for the past 18 years, Ms. Larrieux brings pure, joyful and boundary-pushing soul music. Click on this track-by-track review of her latest.  (Photo: courtesy of Blisslife Records)

"Afraid" - Amel opens up her fifth LP with this danceable and playful love track. Listeners familiar with the jazzy, euro-soul music Amel is famous for bringing will not be disappointed. All of her, uh, groove theories are there.  (Photo: Jun Sato/WireImage)

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"Afraid" - Amel opens up her fifth LP with this danceable and playful love track. Listeners familiar with the jazzy, euro-soul music Amel is famous for bringing will not be disappointed. All of her, uh, groove theories are there.  (Photo: Jun Sato/WireImage)

"A Million Sapphires" - A haunting piano note and booming, atmospheric snare drum accompany Amel on this surreal and poetic journey into love.  (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

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"A Million Sapphires" - A haunting piano note and booming, atmospheric snare drum accompany Amel on this surreal and poetic journey into love.  (Photo: Ben Gabbe/Getty Images)

"I Do Take" - This cut is striving to be a wedding day anthem with Ms. Larrieux singing that she's accepting her man as "The One." Sprinkle in enchanting and ethereal piano and synth flourishes and you have a track that simply captures the heart.  (Photo: Steve Mack/Getty Images)

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"I Do Take" - This cut is striving to be a wedding day anthem with Ms. Larrieux singing that she's accepting her man as "The One." Sprinkle in enchanting and ethereal piano and synth flourishes and you have a track that simply captures the heart.  (Photo: Steve Mack/Getty Images)

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"You Don't See Me" - Over an airy but funky track, the former Groove Theory singer cheerily riffs on a major crush who doesn't notice her. The song's production reminds one of a sunny day in the artsy, boho side of Any City, USA.   (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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"You Don't See Me" - Over an airy but funky track, the former Groove Theory singer cheerily riffs on a major crush who doesn't notice her. The song's production reminds one of a sunny day in the artsy, boho side of Any City, USA.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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"Ur the Shhh" - Even though Amel is an R&B beauty, she has no problem showing her vulnerable side as she does on "Ur the Shhh." The songstress flexes a sexy, choppy vocal as she sings about being crazy (to the point of being speechless) about her crush. (Photo: Mychal Watts/WireImage)

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"Ur the Shhh" - Even though Amel is an R&B beauty, she has no problem showing her vulnerable side as she does on "Ur the Shhh." The songstress flexes a sexy, choppy vocal as she sings about being crazy (to the point of being speechless) about her crush. (Photo: Mychal Watts/WireImage)

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"Berries and Cream" - A jazzy, funky and slightly spacey rhythm colors Amel's vocals in this song about escaping into one's pleasures.  (Photo: KMazur/WireImage)

"Danger" - Armed with a celestial harp and a far-off rhythm frantically beating, Amel delves into her soprano to croon about someone in danger.   (Photo: Twitter via Amel Larrieux)

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"Danger" - Armed with a celestial harp and a far-off rhythm frantically beating, Amel delves into her soprano to croon about someone in danger.  (Photo: Twitter via Amel Larrieux)

"Moment to Reflect" - The cut is signature Amel: cheerily soulful and care-free nouveau funky with the chaunteuse flexing her vocals about enjoying the moment. With winter coming, this is the perfect cut to help you anticipate another summer.   (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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"Moment to Reflect" - The cut is signature Amel: cheerily soulful and care-free nouveau funky with the chaunteuse flexing her vocals about enjoying the moment. With winter coming, this is the perfect cut to help you anticipate another summer.  (Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)