Rachael Yamagata's new two-part record, Elephants...Teeth Sinking Into Heart, is finally arriving October 7. Mark that on your calendar with a few extra stars around it! This album deals with the breadth of emotions that surround difficult relationships and breakups, hence the two-part nature of the project. To quote Yamagata herself, "Elephants is much more intimate. It's about being willing to take a risk even if it's not going to end up well. Teeth is like rediscovering your backbone after you've gone through the loss."
I've had the pleasure of listening to this record, and it does live up to the hype. It's gentle, it's thoughtful, it's badass, it's angry, it's sweet. It's the sort of CD that I wish I'd had around to save my sanity during a few crucial moments in the past. So if you've got a similar void in your life, just try to wait until October 7 for that potential nervous breakdown. Then Rachel can help talk you through it.
In the meantime, here's an a cappella version of Rachael Yamagata's song "Elephants." Enjoy!
Happenstance was a incredible album. Strong from first to last song, the unreleased songs have also been very strong -two of which are showing up in this installment-. There is no doubt that her sophmore album will be its equal, if not better. It is our hope and I'm sure, the label's as well, that more people catch on to this very soulful jem of an artist.
Happenstance was a incredible album. Strong from first to last song, the unreleased songs have also been very strong -two of which are showing up in this installment-. There is no doubt that her sophmore album will be its equal, if not better. It is our hope and I'm sure, the label's as well, that more people catch on to this very soulful jem of an artist.