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Meaghan Smith: The Cricket's Orchestra

by Liz Chan – R.E. Mountain Secondary School, Langley BC Apr 13, 2010

4 stars

Meaghan Smith's debut album channels a nostalgic vintage vibe.

With swing rhythms reminiscent of Tin Pan Alley Broadway shows, Meaghan Smith’s debut is a blast from the past – however, the nostalgia is intermittently suspended with the use of turntable scratching, such as in tracks like A Little Love. Featuring a cartoony-sounding Mellotron, The Cricket’s Orchestra is pitch-perfect retro pop, which belies the moody, meandering style of candid and colourful lyrics. Smith`s classy debut recounts a romantic era with hazy strings and an eight-piece horn section while incorporating electronic effects. This imaginative album is wonderfully charming.

Liz’s fave track: Heartbroken

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