Meiko: Live Session - EP
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September 3, 2008 - 11:00pmAmong a fairly recent surge of memorable if not necessarily talented female voices (think M.I.A. and her hit “Paper Planes”), Meiko stands her ground. Don’t be fooled into thinking that her latest Live Session-EP is insubstantial because it only consists of five songs. Meiko’s words are genuine and intimate, complemented by melodies as soothing as a lullaby. The modest flow of the background guitar makes the occasionally cringe inducing lyrics such as “Every little thing I do I do for you/ With every little thing I think a thought of you” instead sound pleasant and relatable. Perhaps most notable is that while all five tracks are difficult to distinguish from one another, the album’s potentially frustrating nature does not lead to disappointment, but rather to satisfaction and a sense of completion. Meiko’s album reminds listeners how rare it is to find an album that avoids resulting in a divisive jumble and instead forms a manageable and cohesive story.
Really enjoying this EP - I
Really enjoying this EP - I purchased it on iTunes after I'd already worn out the CD copy of her independently released full-length! Meiko is a true talent.
Side note: you used the word album three times in six sentences.
Meiko! Meiko!
Meiko is on her way to making it big, I know it. She is so talented and this EP is so worth getting. She is going to be on the Bonnie Hunt Show, a must see! haha. Oh and I also came across a duet she did with artist AM, track titled "New Road". She is amazing on this track, check it out of myspace.com/amsounds :D