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With Mr. Scruff, Flying Lotus and Theo Parrish all having enlisted her services recently, Andreya Triana is currently challenging Alice Russell as the go-to girl for leftfield beats producers searching for a female vocal. The Russell comparison actually doesn’t bear much weight beyond the company they keep – Triana’s voice being a more languid instrument than Russell’s booming pipes – yet it’s enough to have presented her with a similar problem to her fellow Brighton-based soul sister. Namely, how to make the transition from valued guest to fully-fledged solo star.
It’s a dilemma Lost Where I Belong nearly resolves. Triana is certainly as good a songwriter as she is singer: the twilight imagery of Daydreamers sounding all the more poignant delivered in a voice which – like Nina Simone or Amy Winehouse – gains its beauty from the cracks within it rather than any polished sheen. It also provides the album with its lived-in air; much of Lost Where I Belong sounds like songs you’ve always known and loved.
However, that lovelorn atmosphere and Triana’s careworn voice barely change throughout the entire album, meaning the sepia tones of this retro-soul can begin to seem a touch monotone. Bonobo’s production, heavy on the folky guitars, strings and feathery beats, is as finely crafted as it was on his recent Black Sands album, on which Triana also appeared. But whereas Eyes Down from that album tied Triana to a half-speed breakbeat, here nothing gets much perkier than Up In Fire, a fine track but one which could hardly be called rousing. The fact that she has done woozy electronica with Flying Lotus alongside deep house with Theo Parrish means we know Triana can perform more than just jazzy torch songs but – whilst no-one’s asking her for a techno banger – you do sense that she has at least one Northern soul belter in her, which she never steps up to deliver.
Make no mistake, Lost Where I Belong regularly takes flight and carries your heart heavenwards with it. But Triana could clearly reach even greater heights if she spread her wings a little bit more.
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Andreya Triana has knocked me off my feet! Just listen
to her magnificent debut album 'Lost Where I Belong'
and chances are you will be too. It's a complete joy!
This Brighton-based chanteuse has a voice from heaven.
Mature, fluid, expressive and with the kind of easy warmth
that doesn't come out of a bottle. Mesmerisingly good.
The music is a canny soul/jazz/blues hybrid which doesn't
need to jump up and down and wave to be noticed.
If you like Maxwell you'll very probably like Ms Triana too.
She possesses the same slick, easy and classy style as the master.
Listen to 'Darker Than Blue' for a magical taste of this young
woman's talent and interpretive power and listen again if
only to hear her whistling (a much neglected art!!)
'Daydreamers', too, is an extraordinary composition and
performance. Ms Triana shows off her impressive vocal
range from top to bottom. The smooth and smokey low
notes are beautifully articulated and the complex harmonies
help define a late night mood of uneasily haunted desire.
The lilting latin rhythm of 'Something In The Silence'
frames another winner. The husky soulful vocal slips
and slides languidly between the beats with such
confidence that I found myself getting goose pimples!
This is singing of the very, very highest quality!
The jewel in the crown, however, has to be the enchanting
'Up In Fire'. The uncertain, slightly free-form jazzy opening
breaks out after a minute or so into a deliciously loose-limbed
funky groove where Ms Triana follows her instincts and
delivers a truly world-class performance. Stunning stuff!!
If final track 'X' doesn't give you a warm fuzzy moment then you
have crude oil rather than blood running through your veins.
The instrumental ensemble gathered around her have understood
exactly what was needed to make these gorgeous songs come to life.
Producer Simon Green (aka Bonobo) deserves applause too for
his inspired restraint and economy in bringing this great voice
to the attention of the listening world.
Essential.
to her magnificent debut album 'Lost Where I Belong'
and chances are you will be too. It's a complete joy!
This Brighton-based chanteuse has a voice from heaven.
Mature, fluid, expressive and with the kind of easy warmth
that doesn't come out of a bottle. Mesmerisingly good.
The music is a canny soul/jazz/blues hybrid which doesn't
need to jump up and down and wave to be noticed.
If you like Maxwell you'll very probably like Ms Triana too.
She possesses the same slick, easy and classy style as the master.
Listen to 'Darker Than Blue' for a magical taste of this young
woman's talent and interpretive power and listen again if
only to hear her whistling (a much neglected art!!)
'Daydreamers', too, is an extraordinary composition and
performance. Ms Triana shows off her impressive vocal
range from top to bottom. The smooth and smokey low
notes are beautifully articulated and the complex harmonies
help define a late night mood of uneasily haunted desire.
The lilting latin rhythm of 'Something In The Silence'
frames another winner. The husky soulful vocal slips
and slides languidly between the beats with such
confidence that I found myself getting goose pimples!
This is singing of the very, very highest quality!
The jewel in the crown, however, has to be the enchanting
'Up In Fire'. The uncertain, slightly free-form jazzy opening
breaks out after a minute or so into a deliciously loose-limbed
funky groove where Ms Triana follows her instincts and
delivers a truly world-class performance. Stunning stuff!!
If final track 'X' doesn't give you a warm fuzzy moment then you
have crude oil rather than blood running through your veins.
The instrumental ensemble gathered around her have understood
exactly what was needed to make these gorgeous songs come to life.
Producer Simon Green (aka Bonobo) deserves applause too for
his inspired restraint and economy in bringing this great voice
to the attention of the listening world.
Essential.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD|Amazon Verified Purchase
As with most recordings destined to become classics - this has a relevance - an authenticity - an orignal sound.
Perhaps evolving from/leaning towards some of the best of early Bristol - Massive Attack, Shara Nelson, Portishead, Beth Gibbons with some early Soul II Soul.
So self-assured.
Initially laid-back understated vocals over, a seemingly minimal backing only for both gain new depth and understanding through repeated listenings.
I think this will be a 'sleeper' gaining popular appeal through word word of mouth - positive reviews...
I hope so - as it would be a loss for us not to hear more of this unique talent - a woman with an voice of her own.
For me this will be a constant constant companion - shuffled on my play-list along with the new Bonobo, early Neneh Cherry, Moby, King Britt, DJ Shadow, Zero 7, Groove Armada and Thievery Corporation.
I hope this will be one of your constant companions too.
Perhaps evolving from/leaning towards some of the best of early Bristol - Massive Attack, Shara Nelson, Portishead, Beth Gibbons with some early Soul II Soul.
So self-assured.
Initially laid-back understated vocals over, a seemingly minimal backing only for both gain new depth and understanding through repeated listenings.
I think this will be a 'sleeper' gaining popular appeal through word word of mouth - positive reviews...
I hope so - as it would be a loss for us not to hear more of this unique talent - a woman with an voice of her own.
For me this will be a constant constant companion - shuffled on my play-list along with the new Bonobo, early Neneh Cherry, Moby, King Britt, DJ Shadow, Zero 7, Groove Armada and Thievery Corporation.
I hope this will be one of your constant companions too.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I agree entirely with the previous reviewer (Wolf) that this lady has a stunning voice and presence. Most will have heard her from long standing appearances on BONOBO (a.k.a musical genius Simon Green).
This is a stunning first recording, with a tight, crisp studio band who support the vocals, transcending them into a beautiful and addictive collection of songs.
"Lost where I belong" is, as are all the tracks on the album, simple, without electronics, a voice, instruments and an addictive beat. If I was to compare Andreya with anyone it would be Sade and her début album.
To be honest, I had the pleasure to hear Andreya live with Simon Green and band (a.k.a. BONOBO) and was keen to hear what she had to bring out on her own.
In summary, a great voice, a superb band, and a bargain price for something you will listen to over and over and over again.
Bravo Andreya!
This is a stunning first recording, with a tight, crisp studio band who support the vocals, transcending them into a beautiful and addictive collection of songs.
"Lost where I belong" is, as are all the tracks on the album, simple, without electronics, a voice, instruments and an addictive beat. If I was to compare Andreya with anyone it would be Sade and her début album.
To be honest, I had the pleasure to hear Andreya live with Simon Green and band (a.k.a. BONOBO) and was keen to hear what she had to bring out on her own.
In summary, a great voice, a superb band, and a bargain price for something you will listen to over and over and over again.
Bravo Andreya!
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A promising debut album but a little too short
Andreya Triana provided vocals on Bonobo's latest album "Black Sands" and he obviously returned the favour by co-writing all of the tracks on Andreya's first release. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Amillionmiles
Amazing!!
First cam across Andreya Triana through her work with Bonobo. Fans of his work will no doubt love this album. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Irving
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