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11 tracks | 45 minutes
Released Jul 2002
on Mugwort Manor Records
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John Lennon and Joni Mitchell's love child grows up with David Bowie to write retro-pop songs with a vintage analog sound updated with modern electric violin.
Bio / Background
"Alta Nova" might be translated as "the New High" , and the title certainly rings true. With its smart, organic pop sound, Elena's third full-length CD is easily her most exciting, well-crafted and fully realized, and was produced by Jeffrey Clark (Shiva Burlesque) and mixed by Oz Fritz (Tom Waits, Las Pesadillas). It's not a "retro" album, but unexpected cross-currents of impeccable influences like The Kinks, Joni Mitchell, Harry Nillson, and XTC consistently help make each of the 11songs on "Alta Nova" a distinctive pop gem.
The strength and vulnerability of the Nevada City, CA based singer/songwriter's voice and lyrics hold center stage on the album, but Elena's electric violin magic ups the ante on two instrumentals.
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Truly AwesomeKayfabian wrote on July 26, 2009
Alta Nova by Elena Powell is a revolutionary awesome album!