Alexandra Hope - Invisible Sunday

American singer/songwriter Alexandra Hope got her start in Minneapolis touring with Elliot Smith as a member of Dogtooth Violet when she was still a teenager. Alexandra relocated to Paris for several years building a following overseas. Now back in the USA, she currently resides in New York City. She will be touring the west coast in Feb/March 2009 with Rio en Medio, blackblack, Corridor and Voices Voices and will also be making an appearance on the upcoming Manimal Vinyl tribute to David Bowie alongside Radiohead, A Place To Bury Strangers, Carla Bruni and Chairlift. Alexandra’s brand of breathtaking guitar/piano based gothic folk-rock quickly found success attracting a local following and getting airplay on French radio. Recently relocating to New York City, Alexandra enlisted to the help of David Muller (Fiery Furnaces) to help record her first LP. Recorded in just a 3 days, “Invisible Sunday” is 9 tracks of sheer bliss recalling glorious “girl group” Phil Spector-isms, Francoise Hardy, PJ Harvey, early Liz Phair, and even the 90s drone rock of Sonic Youth or Helium. Taking a minimal approach to recording, this bass-less collection of song features Alexandra on guitar and vocals, while Muller plays drums and piano throughout. Despite the nature of the folk genre, people are often taken by surprise how sonically fierce her music can be. The energy shines through in a live setting especially. Alexandra’s innocent look can be little misleading, as the imagery in the lyrics reveal a edgier, darker side. Her songs are youthful yet have a sense of experience and knowing.

Tracks :

1. Your Universe
2. Whatever You Want
3. Invisible Sunday
4. The Mirror
5. Perhaps A Fantasy
6. Call & Response
7. Liar
8. Dangerous
9. Tonight

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