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"TRACES
OF" EP PRESS RELEASE
Folk
Pop Vocalist Linda Draper covers Phil Ochs and Harry Nilsson on
her new EP
For Immediate Release
October 17, 2006
ARTIST:: Linda Draper
TITLE:: "Traces Of"
CATALOG NO:: PSRCD-047
UPC:: 801655147320
FORMAT:: Limited Edition CD Single
RELEASE DATE:: November 7, 2006
FILE UNDER/RIYL:: Folk, Pop, Indie - Nick Drake, Hope Sandoval,
Julie
Doiron, Cat Power, Leonard Cohen, Phil Ochs, Harry Nilsson, etc.
NEW YORK- On November 7, acclaimed NYC folk pop songstress Linda
Draper releases a limited edition 4-song CD-EP, "Traces
Of" as a sneak peek at her upcoming full length "Keepsake"
(February 2007). "Keepsake" is the follow up
to 2005's critically lauded "One Two Three Four,"
produced by Kramer (Low, Galaxie 500, Sonic Youth).
The CD-EP will be available from Amazon, iTunes, eMusic and
Planting Seeds Records, with samples at myspace.com (links below).
Producer Kramer says "Linda is poised to become
something truly great. There is nothing so fundamentally
stimulating than watching an artist come into her own, and Linda's
time has truly come." And the critics agree: "Brilliance
from the simplest pairings of voice and minimal guitar... an
artist in the best sense of the word." (The Sentimentalist)
"An example of the excellent work being done within the
folk field these days; at once anachronistic and futuristic."
(Americana UK)
"An underexposed treasure...beautiful voice, polished lyrics,
and refined instrumentation." (Left Off The Dial) "Great
songwriting, beautiful music, loads of talent." (Ear Candy)
"Devastatingly real lyrics of loves lost and found. A
creative, fresh sound" (Indieworkshop) "Easily impresses
with the strength of her songwriting and her gentle, lilting
voice. Graceful, sophisticated and intelligent." (Dagger)
"Traces Of" is produced by Linda Draper
and Major Matt Mason (Adam Green, Kimya Dawson, Jeffrey
Lewis), and showcases Linda's brilliant songwriting and
her skill with well-chosen covers. The title track is a breezy,
jazz-tinged atmospheric folk pop classic, with strummy acoustic
guitar, a light touch of bass and percussion, whispery vocals, and
a splash of piano. On the b-side, "Big Blue Sky"
(originally heard on "One Two Three Four") appears in
stripped-down, intimate fashion, just Linda's enchanting vocals
and acoustic guitar. Then there are the covers: Phil Ochs' classic
"Flower Lady" brought back to life with Linda's
wonderful reading and Kramer's orchestrated excellence, and Harry
Nilsson's "The Lottery Song," a fun pop ditty which
makes for a fine duet with The Voyces' Brian Wurschum.
ABOUT THE ARTIST: Folk chanteuse Linda Draper is an artist
with a creative, fresh sound, crafting timeless, original folk
pop. Her musical exploration began in the church choir, later
venturing to eclectic venues like the Renaissance Faire and the
indiepop-dominated Athens Popfest. She has also been embraced by
NYC's Antifolk music community, which has featured notable artists
such as Beck, Lach, and Michelle Shocked.
Linda Draper recorded her debut LP "Ricochet" (2001)
with producer Kramer, a partnership that continued with her next
three long players: "Snow White Trash Girl" (2002)
"Patchwork" (2003) and her debut LP with Planting Seeds
Records' "One Two Three Four." Each of Lindašs albums
has met with worldwide critical acclaim. 2007 marks the release of
LP five,"Keepsake." What awaits you are 10
shimmering new recordings from NYC's best kept secret. The wait is
nearly over...
-Kim
Cooper/Explosive PR
TRACK
LISTING:
1: Traces Of (Linda
Draper -L Draper Music/BMI)
2: Big Blue Sky (Alternate Version) (Linda
Draper - L Draper Music/BMI)
3. Flower Lady (Alternate Version) (Phil
Ochs - Almo Music Corp. OBO
Barricade Music, INC.)
4. The Lottery Song (with Brian Wurschum) (Harry
Nilsson - Almo Music Corp. OBO Barricade Music, INC.)
For
photos, sample songs and more info, visit the following links:
www.lindadraper.net
www.myspace.com/lindadraper
www.plantingseedsrecords.com
www.myspace.com/plantingseedsmusic
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