Alana Davis - Blame It on Me

It's strange that singer/songwriter Alana Davis first received national attention through "32 Flavors," a cover of an Ani DiFranco song. In one way, the gesture was fitting, since it acknowledged a primary influence, but in another way it was frustrating, since her debut album Blame It on Me showcases a strong developing songwriter. Drawing equally from folk and pop, Davis comes on as a refined, refashioned DiFranco -- one with a stronger melodic sense and a willingness to indulge in slick production. Davis is a little weaker lyrically, and that sinks a few of the songs, but many tracks here are quite promising indeed. At her best, there's a sophisticated, jazzy lilt to her folk-pop, graced with provocative lyrics. Granted, there are a few missteps along the way, but overall, Blame It on Me is a promising debut. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide

Name Credits Alan Friedman Drums, Moog Synthesizer, Programming Alana Davis Cover Design, Vocals, Programming, Guitar (Acoustic), Producer, Tremolo, Guitar (12 String) Alfredo Mojica Drums Andy Salas Mixing Assistant Bashiri Johnson Percussion, Shaker Brandon Ross ?, Guitar (Soprano) Craig Ross Wah Wah Guitar, Guitar (Electric), Guitar (Rhythm) Doug Kolk Illustrations Drew Zingg Wah Wah Guitar, Guitar, Sitar, Guitar (Electric) Ed Tuton Mixing, Guitar (Acoustic), Producer, Programming, Engineer Federico Pena Fender Rhodes, Piano, Clavinet Jack Daley Bass Jamie Campbell Mixing Assistant Janice Prendergast Production Coordination Jeff Anderson Bass Jennifer Roddie Art Direction, Cover Design John Reibart Assistant Engineer Jon Clarke Photography Josh Deutsch Programming Juan Garcia Assistant Engineer Larry Campbell Pedal Steel Nir Z. Drums