RACHEL CROSS, Angels and Aliens, Monsters and Freaks, (Dreamy Eyes 01).
Known for her work with world beat band Big Village, singer-songwriter Rachel Cross makes her solo debut here with this rhythmic, upbeat collection. Acoustic guitars, bass, and percussion swirl around Cross’s close-up , soulful vocals, creating an intriguing sonic landscape and enjoyable folk-pop synthesis, punctuated by some creative production touches. - RM