Former Model brings an interesting mix of sounds to her latest release
Amanda Abizaid’s This Life is one of this year’s more interesting releases.
“Blue Star Red Sky” is an odd opening track, with its whirlwind of erratic sounds and
Abizaid both reciting and singing her lyrics. The tracks that follow “Wash Me” and “Undivided” are better indications of Abizaid’s sound with their fresh combinations of pop, jazz and Middle Eastern music.
“This Life”, which is the only track in which Abizaid co-wrote with Marty Shallain, is the
best track with its honest and poignant lyrics (“Payin my dues in the heartland/Too many