专辑简介

Angeline is the edgy, haunting and emotionally charged “folk-rock” project of longtime Boston rockers Emily Grogan and Linda Viens. Both distinguished singer/songwriters with active solo careers, Emily and Linda began merging their voices and guitars in 2005 during their daughters’ play dates. The delight of singing, working together and sharing “frontperson” responsibilities evolved into Angeline and the recording of their first record, “Powdered Pearls”, being released on the legendary Americana/Morphine label, HI-N-DRY on March 23, 2007.

Brian Mosher of BMO’s World (http://www.bmosworld.net/AngelinePowderedPearls.html), reviewing an advance copy of “Powdered Pearls” had this to say about the record:

“Sounding alternately like the soulful twin daughters of Sandy Denny or the northern cousins of Lucinda Williams, Emily Grogan and Linda Viens are Angeline. They are also two very talented singer songwriters with distinct voices and a stellar backing band featuring the legendary Asa Brebner. With a lyrical depth not often seen in modern day pop music, and an impressive emotional range, Angeline's "Powdered Pearls" is one of the finest collections of songs I've heard in a very, very long time. The arrangements are mostly simple, always in service to the words and the mood; and the musicianship is stellar without being intrusive. There is nothing I would change about this record, except to put it into the hands of every radio programming director in America. If this were 1975, Linda Viens and Emily Grogan would be mentioned in the same breath with Joni Mitchell and Carol King. They are that good. "

Recently described by the Noise as feeling like “’60s protest music delivered by a front wall of strong, focused, and beautiful women backed by a double whack of Boston music history on bass and drums, Angeline also includes vibes and violin to complete its uniquely beautiful sound”. The other members of Angeline are: Asa Brebner (bass, Asa Brebner Solo, Robin Lane And The Chartbusters, Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers, Idle Hands, The Family Jewels, Andrea Gillis), Cheryl Etu (vibes, Chupacabra), Michael Guardabascio (drums, Jonathan Richman And The Modern Lovers), and Meredith Cooper (violin, Sarah Rabdau, Paula Kelly). Powdered Pearls will be available from cdbaby at www.myspace.com/angelinemusic starting on April 1, 2007. You can also hear Mp3’s of 4 tracks from the record at this web page. Thanks so much for your support! Blessings and peace, Angeline.