| Rose, Caroline / Loner |
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| Album: | Loner | Collection: | General | |
| Artist: | Rose, Caroline | Added: | Jun 2018 | |
| Label: | New West Records | |||
| A-File Activity |
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| Add Date: | 2018-06-26 | Pull Date: | 2018-08-28 |
| Week Ending: | Aug 26 | Aug 19 | Aug 12 | Aug 5 | Jul 29 | Jul 22 | Jul 15 | Jul 8 |
| Airplays: | 3 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 7 |
Recent Airplay
| 1. | Dec 22, 2022: | The Library Money | 4. | Apr 30, 2022: | Lunar Echoes Cry! | |
| 2. | Jun 24, 2022: | KZSU Time Traveler Bikini | 5. | Mar 18, 2022: | The Library (rebroadcast from Aug 1, 2018) Money, Jeannie Becomes A Mom | |
| 3. | Jun 05, 2022: | Lunar Echoes More Of The Same | 6. | Oct 08, 2021: | KZSU Time Traveler Soul No. 5 |
| Album Review |
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| Francis D Reviewed 2018-06-24 | ||
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“Loner” Caroline Rose With “Loner,” New York-based singer-songwriter, Caroline Rose, has taken a big step forward since her 2014 album, “I Will Not Be Afraid.” That release was primarily alt-country or Americana. On this album, she’s established herself as a promising indie rock/punk artist with an ample helping of the creativity, confidence and irreverence of St. Vincent. Inspiration for the tracks are derived from the catchy synths one might hear in a Justin Timberlake or Britney Spears song all the way to “riot grrl feminist surf punk” and even psychobilly. A daring, boldy performed and thought-provoking album from a talented young artist. — Trish McBride and Francis D. Recommended: 3, 1, 7, 9, 4. No FCCs noted. 1. (4:09) More Of the Same — Staccato organ pattern mixed with milky guitar arpeggios and playful synths. Warm, slightly throaty vocals. **** 2. (3:44) Cry! — Power pop with rapidly pulsing synth bass and pedal steel guitar. Slightly mystic-sounding lead break. 3. (2:16) Money — Frenetic psychobilly. Punky vocals. “I did it for the money.” **** 4. (4:21) Jeannie Becomes A Mom — Slow dance track with a great bass groove and organ stingers. Commentary on the suburban scene from a cool remove. ** 5. (3:34) Getting To Me — Plucked strings with storytelling vocals about losing patience in dealing with the demands of daily life. 6. (3:41) To Die Today — Shimmering synths with a lazy trip-hop beat and a weird psychedelic vibe. 7. (3:10) Soul No. 5 — Rubbery bass line pulses beneath a sexy, self-aware romp. Vocals laid-back and almost spoken. *** 8. (0.49) Smile! (Bikini Intro) — Distorted instrumental with nagging voices saying, “smile.” 9. (2:30) Bikini — In-your-face riot grrl surf-punk with dance-y synth tracks. “All you got to do is put on this little bikini and dance!” Don’t miss the smart, well-done video. *** 10. (3:30) Talk — Throwback rock-feeling at start with staccato organ notes again. Shifts into upbeat, flowing synth-rock. 11. (3:19) Animal — Menacing futuristic, fatalistic reaction to a relationship that’s ending. March-like synth-rock reminiscent of peak-era Timberlake, filled with tension. | ||
| Track Listing |
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| 1. | More Of The Same | 6. | To Die Today | |||
| 2. | Cry! | 7. | Soul No. 5 | |||
| 3. | Money | 8. | Smile! (Bikini Intro) | |||
| 4. | Jeannie Becomes A Mom | 9. | Bikini | |||
| 5. | Getting To Me | 10. | Talk | |||
| 11. | Animal | |||||