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Project Alice – In The Shadows – Falling A Records 2021
This is a very cohesive and focused set of songs from Project Alice this time round. Project Alice has prepared the stage for a sonic treat. This is creative songwriting with a Gothic rock slant but with a certain je ne sais quoi. Something different is at play here that is uniquely Project Alice.
First and foremost we are talking about the enchanting yet down to earth vocals of Alison Cowie set to a perfect backing of groove, ambience and atmosphere. In fact, atmosphere and mood are key to the music of Project Alice. There is much reminiscent of New Wave but firmly planted in the 21 st century. “This album is a real roller coaster of emotions” Alison recently remarked when asked about the feelings when creating the album “In The Shadows” for Falling A Records.
Project Alice is catchy, intelligent rock with expressive vocals, Alison bearing her soul on this album with a sense of truthfulness and integrity that is to be truly admired. Her flair as an arranger and sound engineer gives Alison a certain freedom and total control over her work. Rich instrumentation putting melody to the fore compliments Alison’s vocals very well.
This is heartfelt music for the now and all those that might be currently or have had in the past a hard paper round. In The Shadows speaks to those people with an innate sense of compassion and empathy. This is songwriting expressed from the heart that oozes sensitivity and a cry for freedom, for sincerity in these strange and uncertain times. These are emotive songs performed without pretension. Project Alice’s music is an antidote. I can really relate to its warmth and humanity. Alison Cowie is a true talent, Project Alice is yours to discover…
- Tim Jones (November 2021).
This is a very cohesive and focused set of songs from Project Alice this time round. Project Alice has prepared the stage for a sonic treat. This is creative songwriting with a Gothic rock slant but with a certain je ne sais quoi. Something different is at play here that is uniquely Project Alice.
First and foremost we are talking about the enchanting yet down to earth vocals of Alison Cowie set to a perfect backing of groove, ambience and atmosphere. In fact, atmosphere and mood are key to the music of Project Alice. There is much reminiscent of New Wave but firmly planted in the 21 st century. “This album is a real roller coaster of emotions” Alison recently remarked when asked about the feelings when creating the album “In The Shadows” for Falling A Records.
Project Alice is catchy, intelligent rock with expressive vocals, Alison bearing her soul on this album with a sense of truthfulness and integrity that is to be truly admired. Her flair as an arranger and sound engineer gives Alison a certain freedom and total control over her work. Rich instrumentation putting melody to the fore compliments Alison’s vocals very well.
This is heartfelt music for the now and all those that might be currently or have had in the past a hard paper round. In The Shadows speaks to those people with an innate sense of compassion and empathy. This is songwriting expressed from the heart that oozes sensitivity and a cry for freedom, for sincerity in these strange and uncertain times. These are emotive songs performed without pretension. Project Alice’s music is an antidote. I can really relate to its warmth and humanity. Alison Cowie is a true talent, Project Alice is yours to discover…
- Tim Jones (November 2021).