Emiliana Torrini
Tookah
Rough Trade
This is a big improvement over 2008’s Me and
Armani, whose sole good moment was the international hit “Jungle Drum,” the
only non-precious track on it, and the only track where the oh-so-cutesiness of
it was used in a good, and agreeably silly way. This new album is more serious, and is informed by the birth
of Torrini’s son, as well as her return to Iceland, her home country.
Tookah
is a word coined by Toorini to describe when you are at your best, filled with
love, life, and goodness inside and outside you. Indeed, the album is an exploration of Tookah, and its
importance when you take stock of your life.
Musically,
this anagram of folk, pop, and some electronica is very pleasing, soothing,
gentle, and somewhat solemn. It is also about being more mature, more grown up,
and knowing what your responsibilities are. This is really my introduction to Torrini. I haven’t heard all of her work, but
judging by her last album, this is her best. It's good music and her most mature
effort. I like it, and am glad of
the chance to make her musical acquaintance.
Andrea Weiss
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