Rust

This is the first non-demo/EP by No, Really (Hannah Clemens), the slightly electro folk singer/songwriter, to show up on Jamendo. A lot of the tracks you may have heard before, so if you have already checked out No, Really, don't expect too much new in the way of songs. However, the recording quality is amazingly crisp and the performance is very well executed. I originally listened to her demo and EP, thinking "I see potential, but she's not there yet." She's there now.

No, Really has introduced a great new sound into this full album. You will notice an electronically induced slightly distant resonating/echoing quality in her voice as well as a slower more deliberate pace in the music. Perhaps it is just me, but I think that a few more instruments appear in this work as well. There is a little bit of violin that really adds a fine polish to the album.

Check out the first track, "Molten" to get an idea of what you are going to get in this album. This was probably her best track before the new album, so you will be able to compare the sounds and see the huge improvement.

In summary, this will really impress the fans of No, Really's Demo and EP. The improvements made are fantastic, and the sound is acoustic beauty with a touch of haunt.

it's hard to detail how much this album has touched me.

hannah clemens has just become by own personal bob dylan.

it's extremely rare to come across such a wonderful blend of melody, lyrical power, and vocal talent.

filled with songs that hit the perfect 'sweet spot' of sarcastic gripping social relevance, blended with devastatingly haunting heartfelt reflections, this young artist has kindled my faith in the intense magic of music.

with songs such as 'floodplain', a grim portrayal of the new orleans disaster, 'beginning of the end', a ballad of biblical based abandonment and ignorance, 'citizen, go back to sleep', exposing an encroaching totalitarian state, hannah demonstrates mastery at assuming multiple roles to sharply examine a wide range of modern ills.

this poignant social commentary is gently sweetened by delicate songs of staggering beauty that completely and entirely melt the heart. 'go' brings me to tears.

hannah's songs pour out as if from a brilliant bird caught in a cage.

be cautioned, 'rust' is instantly addictive.

these songs are a direct expression of vast courage, heart, and genius.

hannah clemens deserves the open and attentive ear of this world.

Simply, calm and quiet.
Good voice, good lyrics.
Important.
I want hear more

The music here is very nice. The melody has a lot of spice to them, they don't insult my intelligence, and I really like them. I've found one of the tunes here on the Jamendo "pop" radio and didn't regret it.

Here is a voice worth listening to . . . for hours . . .

a strong, clear, expressive female singer, slightly country,
slightly folk . . . this singer has good vocal control and
a very good range . . .

I Loved "Floodplain." with which the singer used a more
plaintive tone and expression. . . she is very capable of following
the melody . . .

this was the last offering from this spectacular singer . .. (2007) on Jamendo . . .
I am just hoping that she was able to find her way on
the stage . . . "Rust" just about drove me wild . .. it was so beautiful.

There were just a few points where her voice did not shine . . .
such as in "Go" in which it seemed to strain a bit . . . and she lost a
little focus . . . but it wasn't bad . ..I am just being picky here . . . I also felt that
she was overpowered by the music in "Do You Know Where Your Children Are?"

Where-as in the very sorrowful "Beginning of the End" she really shines . . .
She was so talented at exuding perfect emotions through this slow paced piece . . .it was so very beautiful . . .I could put that song on repeat - repeat - repeat . . .

I loved the guitar picking throughout . .. it was very down home and
comfortable . . .but it was the voice that was the showcase . . . such great control, range and sweet power . . .

The lyrics are also a powerful draw . . . these are relevant and quite attractive . . .

Over all this is a spectacular album . . .