Annette Farrington

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Ambient electronic altpop

Status:

Most recent release, Azure Wonder & Lust (2001)

See also:

Annette Farrington's site

Annette Farrington's MySpace page

The Ectophiles' Guide's entry for Opium Den, her previous band, Myspace page for Undo, another project

Comparisons:

Opium Den, Mimi

Covers/own material:

Own and cowritten

General comments:

Annette Farrington formerly of Opium Den's solo music is also electronic and dark. She has a strong voice which brings focus to the music. (Neile)

Recommended first album:

Azure Wonder & Lust is her solo debut

Recordings:

Azure Wonder & Lust (2001)

Azure Wonder & Lust

Release info:

2001—Castle von Buhler—CvB 016

Availability:

Hard to find—label is defunct

Ecto priority:

Recommended for fans of dark electronica

Group members:

Annette Farrington—vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards

Guest artists:

Anthony J. Resta—rhythm programming, synthesizers, drums, flute, guitar, string arrangement
Jake Shapiro—cello (1, 3, 5), 12-string acoustic (5)
Brian Alex—additional guitars (3)
Christian Gilbert—additional guitars (3, 7)
Nick Hart—oboe (6)
Mike O'Halloran—acoustic guitar (7)
Kasson Crooker (Splashdown)—programming (9)
Scott Dakota—guitar (9)
John DeGregorio—additional sounds (9)

Produced by:

Anthony J. Resta

Comments:

On my list for the best of 2001. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

An impressive first solo collection. Any lovers of dark pop should check this out. (Neile)