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Jeneen Terrana


Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Alternative rock with folk touches, now more country

Status:

Most recent release, Fallin' (EP, 2015)

See also:

Jeneen Terrana's site

CD Baby's Jeneen Terrana page

Comparisons:

A less kooky Victoria Williams, Eleni Mandell

Covers/own material:

Own, with occasional covers

General comments:

Jeneen Terrana's music is gorgeous and evocative. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

Just Me is her debut

Recordings:


Just Me

Release info:

2002—Bitesized Records—BSR001

Availability:

See CD Baby's Jeneen Terrana page

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Jeneen Terrana—vocals, guitar, keyboard, bass & drum programming

Guest artists:

Ray Jock—guitar solo on 1 track
Dan Hornbeck—guitar on 1 track

Produced by:

Jeneen Terrana

Comments:

It's a fine debut by any standards. Jeneen Terrana combines sharp lyrics with memorable tunes. The langourous "Someone Else Has been Loving you" really gets to me. Its heartbreak is almost touchable.
     The irresistible singalong "Fuck You" gets me to merrily sing the chorus over and over. It's not unlike Ani Difranco's "Untouchable face" in that respect. "Superman" is quirky and cute. "Losing You" has a strong sense of desperation to it. "Something's dying, I need healing" sings Terrana as if her life depended on it.
     The version of "O Sole Mio" that closes the album really shows Terrana's voice at its best. It's a great way to end this lovely album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

My Creation

Release info:

2008—Bitesized Records

Availability:

See Jeneen Terrana's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Jeneen Terrana—vocals, rhythm guitar

Guest artists:

Scott Dennis—drums, percussion, backing vocals
Ricky Dennis—bass, backing vocals
Chris Smythe—lead guitar, mandolin, backing vocals

Produced by:

Ben Hazard

Comments:

Jeneen Terrana's new album is just as sharp as her debut was. The sound is now more country and she handles it well. Her vocals are warm and inviting and her melodies are good. "New Book" speaks of starting over and its country slant is well done. "Bloody Valentine" kisses off a bad relationship in a sarcastic manner and has a good tune. "Train" is a simple and sweet song of saying goodbye to a loved one. She also covers Dolly Parton's "Jolene" and puts her own stamp on it. A very likeable album in all. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)


Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.

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