Something in New Zealand

Having already established a trend for Belgian music-top exports this year, I have to be fair, mention the upcoming song Input from New Zealand. Hardly "The Naked & Famous" and Ladi6 have excelled appealing, reaches us with Brooke Fraser a young folk pop musician who has a long history in their home success stories are written. Their debut "What to do with Daylight" (2003) receives 7 times platinum and lands, as well as the following albums, # 1 in the Verkaufscharts.Damit she manages to act for renowned colleagues such as David Bowie and John Mayer. However, the bridge to the international radio stations suggests the single "Something in the Water". A feel-good number that is supported by its pleasantly clear voice, a choir in the chorus and a catchy melody. Actually ideal for a commercial.

Now the single follows the last year published "flags" to Germany. However, it is the quiet, atmospheric sounds that define the album. Songs like "Ice on her lashes", "Sailboats" or the eponymous title track move in the downtempo range and often operate with reduced held, instrumental means. Rather Brooke Fraser is in the foreground. Her singing. The stories she has to tell. Melancholy and sadness are lightened by cheerful songs like "Betty" or "Jack Kerouac", which is reminiscent of a mix of Paul Simon, Jack Johnson and "Vampire Weekend". "Orphans, Kingdoms" bring a little bombast into play and is distinguished by its rousing and emotional structure. Dreamy-floating and again and again provided with enough grip. A rich blend of dark and cheerful folk pop / rock songs that prove that the New Zealander has what it takes to international size.

Playing tips: "Something in the Water", "Orphans, Kingdoms" and "Jack Kerouac"