The Rundown: Amel Larrieux, Ice Cream Everyday
A track-by-track review of the singer's fifth LP.
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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)
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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)
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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)
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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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