We have featured Annie Dressner a few times here at Wake The Deaf, including in last year’s advent calendar and a review of her EP East Twenties.
In my previous review I described how the gentle instrumentation and Dressner’s lovely vocals hid cathartic narratives, conversational-style lyrics packed with everyday observations and emotions. ‘Dont Feel The Same’ is in the same vein of songwriting, although not entirely. Backed by a full band, the song is both more rocky and poppy than anything on East Twenties, with long sections that could easily be sung along with after just a couple of listens.
Also, while there mood can hardly be described as dark, there is something present that maybe wasn’t before, a slight attitude shift, a sense of anger or defiance that sees Dressner take hold of the song which is ever so slightly reminiscent of Mount Moriah’s Heather McEntire. It seems like a recipe for success and hopefully the single can pave the way for another full release and continued success.
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‘Don’t Feel the Same’ is out on 25th November and you can pre-order it via Bandcamp. While you are there, why not check out East Twenties and Strangers Who Knew Each Other’s Names?
If you are in the UK you may be able to to catch Annie on tour in the coming months (there’s a possibility more dates wil be added):
Nov 28, 2013 Hot Numbers – Cambridge, UK 7:30PM
Mar 22, 2014 Old Cinema Laundrette – Durham, UK w/ Paul Goodwin
Mar 24, 2014 Gaslight Club at Operto Bar – Leeds, UK w/ Paul Goodwin
Mar 28, 2014 Royston Folk Club – Royston, UK w/ Cathryn Craig & Brian Willoughby