It’s been 4 years since Rilo Kiley released their last album, the gloriously grimey Under the Blacklight, but fans of front woman Jenny Lewis have fortunately not had to spend that time without her.
The irresistible singer released her first solo-billed album, Acid Tongue, in 2008 (her other “solo” album, 2006’s classic Rabbit Fur Coat, was released as a collaboration with the Watson Twins). Then, last year, Lewis unveiled her latest project: Jenny & Johnny. Continue reading…
When your music draws frequent comparisons to that of Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen, Paul Simon, and Bruce Springsteen, you must be doing something right. Continue reading…
Is there no limit to Jenny Lewis’ charm?
As front woman of indie-rock stalwarts Rilo Kiley, Lewis has infused each album with her distinctive persona, and in 2006 she and the Watson Twins released Rabbit Fur Coat, a terrific collection of songs that favored Americana-tinged fairy tales over the takeoffs and landings of her usual rock and roll. Now, we finally have Acid Tongue, the first officially solo album from Ms. Lewis, and it’s one of her greatest achievements to date.
Identical twins Chandra and Leigh Watson (of Jenny Lewis and the Watson Twins fame) just released Fire Songs on Vanguard Records. “How Am I To Be” will be there first single taken from the album.
Related Downloads:
The Watson Twins – September 2, 2007