Jane's World, the debut album from Krista D is going to sonically burn its way into your heart and memory as she has created a fresh new sound that combines the best riffs and beats reminiscent of Dashboard Confessional, early memories of Jewel and blends them with a new wave / punk / missive.
Drawing upon her experience counseling teens at risk Krista D fuses lyrics that confront you where you hurt most. Thematically her lyrics follow similar issues as ZOEgirl and Superchic[k] but she is not a copycat because this independent artist from New Brunswick hadn't heard the music of either group when I interviewed her. She draws from a teenage life (from which she is only a few years removed) where she had brief tastes of the glitter of modeling and film and also experienced the seedier side of life far removed from the cameras and lights.
"Black Eyed Susan" begins with a cry for help in the midst of domestic abuse but offers hope for every woman that you can find a better life through saying "NO, my life counts for something" and walking away.
Krista D has been featured on compilation albums in the past but this is her season, this is her moment. Make sure you copy down her name because when the CD hits the stores you will want to be spinning this CD first.
Chris Colepaugh is strong on bass and guitar, while drummer Danny Bourgeois does a capable job on drums, but the real strength of this project lies in the vocals of Krista D. She easily makes the transition between the edgy in your face lyrics of "Hi My Name Is": "... Hi, my name is Trendy-ness / Cloaked in my designer clothes / Bask in my benevolence / Plastic, perfumed with no more soul / Yeah I'm the one you want, I'm the one you need / I demand attention / You may see me / I'm the echo of MTV / Pop societies "cultured" child, bereft of personality/." She then switches moods to the softer "Miracle," a petition to God to help put her life in order again. The song "You and Me" is a tune fans will sing along with at concerts.
Every once in awhile an artist comes along that changes the course of music, puts their own stamp on the industry, and is a leader not a follower. Krista D is that person for this decade.
The album will be in the stores in October.
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2004EverlifeEverlife
2003Relient KDeck the Halls, Bruise Your Hand
2005Addison RoadAlways Loved You
2001Something CorporateAudioboxer
