Mia Doi Todd - Golden State

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Free Music Notes for Golden State

Free Music Review: A talent definitely deserving of wider recognition!
Hit: 5 Stars

I'm a bit surprised that a major label would take a chance on Mia. Although she should appeal to fans of the likes of Joni Mitchell, Sarah McLachlan, Dido, and maybe even Cassandra Wilson (i.e., her recent albums), at this point Mia's music seems to maximize its impact with minimal arrangements, such as an acoustic guitar or a piano (which means that--unlike particularly Dido or Sarah--you're not likely to hear Mia's music anytime soon on commercial media outlets). Several tracks do have expanded arrangements, and they do provide a nice balance with the "unplugged" tracks, though. I'd say the key elements of Mia's musical approach are her very attractive, emotively-penetrating vocals, and her unique songwriting skills. Mia is a true original: if you are looking for something with more depth and creativity than the usual too-easy-to-digest, too-hard-to-stomach music that attacks us from all angles, this album--and this artist--is highly recommended!

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