Slow Phaser by Nicole Atkins - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

There’s a sense of freedom and adventure to Nicole Atkins' third album, Slow Phaser. The blues and country reference points that were so evident in the singer/songwriter’s initial work are skillfully blended in with fresh techno and prog-rock textures to create a striking hybrid at once edgy and elegant. Atkins’ vocals have the richness and kick of aged burgundy, veering from erotic insinuations to stinging kiss-offs (sometimes in the same song). Molten basslines and tremolo guitar dabs give “Who Killed the Moonlight?” and “Girl You Look Amazing” a seductive slink that underscores their conspiratorial tone. Skirting the border between temptation and torment, Atkins connects with her inner soul diva on “The Worst Hangover” and flashes a steely disdain worthy of Chrissie Hynde on “What Do You Know?” Tracks like the sarcastic yet bubbly “Cool People,” the jittery “We Wait Too Long,” and the spiritually twisted “Sin Song” unsettle even as they satisfy. Atkins leaves the listener in the throes of moody rapture on “Above as Below,” bringing this artistically bold and emotionally striking collection to an evocative close.

1. Who Killed the Moonlight?

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

2. It's Only Chemistry

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

3. Girl You Look Amazing

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

4. Cool People

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

5. We Wait Too Long

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Sclavunos
Nicole Atkins; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

6. Red Ropes

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Sclavunos
Nicole Atkins; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

7. What Do You Know?

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

8. Gasoline Bride

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Nicole Atkins; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

9. The Worst Hangover

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Martin Gjerstad
Nicole Atkins
Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

10. Sin Song

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Tore Johansson; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

11. Above as Below

by Nicole Atkins

Primary Artist: Nicole Atkins; Main Performer
Composer: Jim Sclavunos
Nicole Atkins; Composer
Music Publisher: Spoonicorn Music; Other

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

11 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 29 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 1500x1500 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

3/11 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Folk, Americana, Alternative, Rock, Adult Alternative

Label

Oh Mercy! Records

Music Distribution Service

Essential Music

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Feb 3, 2014

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886444392921