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Music.com
Kristin Burnett
A Cheap And Evil Girl, the promising debut from singer/songwriter
Bree Sharp hit the shelves on the 27th of last month, don’t be the last one to pick up
a copy of this new artist’s hip collection of eleven pop-rockers with almost limitless
appeal. The first single off of the debut, "David Duchovny," is a breezy, hook laden ode
to the sexy star of the X-Files, which has received much attention, not just because of
the unusual subject matter, but also because of Bree’s humorous, often mischievous lyrics.
But "David Duchovny" is more than just a really catchy pop song with an
infectious beat, because Bree, like any good songwriter, has provided us with a
double-edged sword --an entertaining song, as well as, on a deeper level, a missive on pop
culture and our celebrity addicted populous. Bree states that the single is "about David
Duchovny specifically, but in a larger sense, it’s also about pop stars in general and our
desires to meet them, know them and be them."
There is more to Bree Sharp’s first effort than merely one deliciously
ironic single. The rest of the album showcases this emerging artist’s diversity. From the
longing, vivid lyrical images of "Walk Away" and the dreamily hypnotic "Fallen" to the
raunchy, sordid "Faster, Faster" in which she casts herself as a "trashy motorcycle beauty"
with a heart for larceny, Bree’s sharp wit, enviable lyrical ability and pop sensibilities
make her an artist worth keeping an eye on.
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