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St. Vincent
Marry Me

Beggars Banquet (2007) Graham Isador

St. Vincent – Marry Me cover artwork
St. Vincent – Marry Me — Beggars Banquet, 2007

Those familiar with Sufjan Stevens or The Polyphonic Spree might recognize Annie Clark for her accompaniment to their most recent tours and discs. Earlier this year the multitalented indie rock darling released her first solo LP under the stage name St. Vincent. Like the aforementioned bands, Clark pushes forward her fair share of quirks in the triumphant debut that is Marry Me, with songs like "Jesus Saves, I Spend" and "Human Racing" leaving the listener pleasantly bemused. Contrarily the album's piano ballads work to highlight the songstress' beautiful voice and songwriting ability. While lacking in some of the pop sensibility that make many her genre's female contemporaries so successful, St. Vincent utilizes a wide variety of instrumentation to create a distinguishably unique sound. A dryly dark and romantic collection Marry Me easily fits among the best albums of the year, and promises great things for the blossoming musician.

St. Vincent – Marry Me cover artwork
St. Vincent – Marry Me — Beggars Banquet, 2007

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