Nellie McKayCountry of origin:U.S. Type of music generally:A mix of many genres including jazz, rap, eclectic-sourced altpop Status:Most recent release, Sister Orchid (2018) See also:Nellie McKay's site Comparisons:Regina Spektor and Amanda Palmer based on humor, style and vocals. (lasherboy@gmail.com) Covers/own material:Mostly own General comments:I've decided that alongside Regina Spektor and Joanna Newsom, Nellie is part of a new triumvirate of first-class young female eccentrics... The love them or hate them types that are special enough to completely polarize listeners. Like Tori, Ani and Björk in the 90's. (timjy@sbcglobal.net) Recommended first album:Pretty Little Head. (lasherboy@gmail.com) Recordings:
Get Away from MeRelease info:2004—Columbia—C2K 90940 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Group members:Nellie McKay—all vocals, piano, organ, recorder, vibes, chimes, glockenspiel, xylophone, synthesizer, additional percussion, arrangements Guest artists:Jade Synstelien—guitar, jun jun Produced by:Geoff Emerick Comments:witty, literate and frighteningly mature. (stjarnell@yahoo.com) Pretty Little HeadRelease info:2006 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Comments:My #1 favorite album of the year. (lasherboy@gmail.com) Obligatory VillagersRelease info:2007 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Highly recommended Comments:This is her best yet. She finally has the organic, full-band accompaniment that her keen musical sense and classic melodies deserve. Without this musicality, her pomo humor and rapid-fire lyrics would only get her so far, but in combination, they add up to something truly singular. (timjy@sbcglobal.net) Normal as Blueberry Pie: A Tribute to Doris DayRelease info:2009—Verve—B0013218-02 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Medium Group members:Nellie McKay—vocals; piano (1,2, 6, 7); organ (1, 6); ukulele (4, 11); synthesizer (7, 13); mellotron (11, 13); bells (1, 11); tympani (8, 13); tambora (1); arrangements and orchestrations (1, 2, 4-8, 11, 13) Guest artists:Bob Dorough—piano (3, 12); arrangements and orchestrations (9, 12) Produced by:Nellie McKay and Robin Pappas Comments:yaaawn! — a real shame, since I adore Nellie! (lasherboy@gmail.com) Home Sweet Mobile HomeRelease info:2010 Availability:Wide Ecto priority:Medium Comments:Wanted to like it, but didn't. (lasherboy@gmail.com) Further info:Compilation work includes: Thanks to JoAnn Whetsell for work on this entry.
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