Self Animation

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Alternative pop

Status:

Most recent releases, "This Is True" and "Mother's Love" (singles, 2015)

See also:

Self Animation's site

Comparisons:

The Corrs, Cranberries

Covers/own material:

Covers and own

General comments:

Very smooth but not edgeless fare from this group. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

Self Animation is their debut

Recordings:

• Self Animation (2010)
• This Is True (single, 2015)
• Mother's Love (single, 2015)

Self Animation

Release info:

2010—Cult V Productions—CV 32603

Availability:

See Self Animation's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Kara Delonas—vocals, bass, upright bug bass
Molly Delonas—vocals, keyboards

Guest artists:

Nick Delonas—guitars, guitar synthsizers, sequencing
Suzanne Delonas—flute (6)
Jim Rilko—grums, drum-triggered synthesizers
Bob Melpignano—rhythm guitar (1); acoustic guitar (3)
Richardo Rodriguez—bass (8)

Produced by:

Nick Delonas

Comments:

This group have an appealing, very smooth sound that nonetheless retains some edges. The lead singers' harmonies sound assured, even if their youth is apparent. There's a similarity to The Corrs' radio-friendly sound a maybe a little to mid-period Cranberries. The cover of the pop hit "Cinderella" works but doesn't appeal much to me. The original songs are much better and easier on the ear. "The way" is an especially good with some stellar harmonies. "Sad Star" works fine and has a terrific tune. It's a very promising debut in all. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.