Jesca Hoop is a singer/songwriter from California and her debut album, Kismet, is very unique and a joy to listen to. Kismet was released in 2007, and her new album, "Hunting My Dress" will be released in the UK on the 16th of November, and sometime in 2010 in the US.
I really enjoy her music, but cannot really describe it. I guess I would say it's one of a kind. There are elements of pop and folk, but it's plain odd and weird, but in a good way. There are some great songs, including: "Love Is All We Have", "Summertime", "Silverscreen" and my favorite, "Dreams in the Hollow".
Her song, "Dreams in the Hollow" is a standout. It always captures my attention every time I hear it. I love the background and the innocence, while the lyrics are dark and haunting. It's also very quirky, which I guess is a great way to describe Jesca, and the album.
Here are some of the lyrics:
"Why do we
Want to be
Ballerinas when we grow up
When we grow up
Little boys dream the night away
With fighting fires
When we grow up
Torlege releve rondejambe
And found and up
Found and up
Firemen slide on
Down the pole and sound
The siren
Everybody up
All is well in my sorrow
Isn't she a beauty
Burning hall
Ash and shadow
Here comes the hero"
I don't know what the video is of, but take a listen:
What do you think of the song?
