Annyland plays great grown-up rock!
John | New York City | 02/21/2000
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Anny Celsi writes songs that grab your attention with catchy hooks and then keep you listening with their emotional complexity. Celsi's lyrics combine moods in ways that tickle and hurt a little bit. Strong/sad, funny/angry, heartbroken/defiant; here's a songwriter who's obviously lived some and knows how to tell you about it. Her rock vocabulary is classic and her band's handling of it solid and powerful. Favorite cuts of mine are "Hole in the Sky," a bit weary and shuffling, but optimistic nonetheless, "Drag the River," which leaves you aching for a sequel, and the title cut, "She Walks In," which kicks off the album with an irresistible rhythm and a hint of menace. I recommend Annyland to classic rock fans of any age, but especially to people who've been around the block a few times. Annyland mines the world of grown-up life, and comes up with 11 beautiful cutting little gems. Check it out!"
I love Annyland!
John | 12/27/1999
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Anny is a great songwriter. Her lyrics stick with you long after you've finished listening to the CD. The music is moody and melodic the vocals are strong and determined. A very enjoyable cd."
Great folky-bluesy rock
Teresa | Portland | 11/21/1999
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Anny writes her own songs--with great lyrics and riffs. Not a major label artist, but whenever I play her CD, people ask me where I got it. I keep changing favorites, but "Drag the River" is my current choice, long and hallucinatory. She's great to play in the car. Just close the windows and wail along...."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1