Annabella

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Lo-fi folky pop

Status:

Most recent release, "October" (single, 2013); most recent full-length release, Green and Silver (2012)

See also:

Annabella's bandcamp site

Comparisons:

Innocence Mission, The Sundays

Covers/own material:

Own

General comments:

Gentle, lo-fi pop sweetened by light vocals. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)

Recommended first album:

Songs of Goodbye is the first we've heard

Recordings:

• Annabella (2002)
• Songs of Goodbye (2005)
• Say Goodnight (2008)
• Green and Silver (2012)

Songs of Goodbye

Release info:

2005—self-released—anna2005

Availability:

See Annabella's bandcamp page

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Terri Dittmar—vocals, flute, Fender Rhodes, synth
Tim Dittmar—drums, percussion, guitar

Guest artists:

Meason Wiley—backing vocals, guitar, synth, laptop

Comments:

Charming pop with sprightly vocals and a light, and lovely sound. Simple but not in any way bland. Perhaps too sweet for some, but fans of Innocence Mission and similar bands will truly love this. It really is delightful. (sophiagurley@hotmail.com)

Thanks to Sophia Gurley for work on this entry.