You Oughta Know : A Fine Frenzy

Alison Sudol's mom served milk and cookies at her daughter's label audition, but it wasn't the sweet treats that that helped the singer snag a shot at the big time - it was the artistry. Just days after sending out her homemade demo, Sudol, who works under the "nomme de balladry" A Fine Frenzy, entertained the boss of Virgin Records in her parents' living room, and the intimacy proved powerful: her keyboard-driven tunes instantly found themselves a new home. ONE CELL IN THE SEA explains why. Following in the tradition of likeminded piano goddesses Fiona and Tori, Sudol blends her love of fantastic literature with vocals that move from fragile whispers to clarion confessions. Sudol's clever songs create several emotional worlds, and yes, it sounds like she feel... More»

Alison Sudol's mom served milk and cookies at her daughter's label audition, but it wasn't the sweet treats that that helped the singer snag a shot at the big time - it was the artistry. Just days after sending out her homemade demo, Sudol, who works under the "nomme de balladry" A Fine Frenzy, entertained the boss of Virgin Records in her parents' living room, and the intimacy proved powerful: her keyboard-driven tunes instantly found themselves a new home. ONE CELL IN THE SEA explains why. Following in the tradition of likeminded piano goddesses Fiona and Tori, Sudol blends her love of fantastic literature with vocals that move from fragile whispers to clarion confessions. Sudol's clever songs create several emotional worlds, and yes, it sounds like she feels quite at home in each of them.«Less