Quiet Songwriting From Julie Odell

Now, not much is known about Julie Odell, other than she’s from New Orleans, but she seems to specialize in folksy piano songs. I stumbled across this track the other day, and I honestly didn’t really know what to do with it, or if I even liked it. Immediately, you get the Regina Spektor notion, and while I respect that songwriting queen I am reluctant to enjoy anything that tries to be just another version of that. However, as the song progresses, it changes from bouncey piano and accompanying cheery vocals to a darker side, and the piano gently winds down to a more somber tune, which is always the step in the right direction. Have a listen and see what you feel about the track.

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