YUNA - 2012 (1 ALBUM)

 "YUNA"

2012

LULLABIES - Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna opens her first international debut album with a laid back ballad.  Yuna's gentle, soothing voice echoes eerily over a slow tempo Trip Hop style beat.  Lovely introduction to this lady.

FAVOURITE THING -  An engaging, captivating vocal drifts through a slow melodious Synth Pop styled backing.  Dreamy Pop.

REMEMBER MY NAME - This track has a delightfully quirky and sparse backing but reminds me of the style of Simon and Garfunkel.  A little upbeat and uplifting Folk Pop for your ears.

DECORATE - Another soulful slow Pop ballad with stunning vocals.  This was also the title of her debut Malaysian album.

PLANES - Straight forward Pop this time, almost Acoustic backing and a really catchy chorus.  One of my favourites.

BAD IDEA - An unusual switch after the Pop of the previous track.  This is a jazzy, chanteuse styled track that has a "musical" feel to it.  Yuna is no one trick pony and even on this fledgling album she is not scared to experiment.  The first of 3 tracks co-written and produced by Pharrell Williams.

ISLAND - An interesting track, incorporating a slight funky feel with some atmospheric Pop.  

TOURIST - This track reminds me a little of Tori Amos, very Alternative Rock.  A primarily Acoustic backing with some gorgeous echoed vocals from Yuna and some added effects here and there.  Nice.

FADING FLOWER - Another Jazz styled song with a quirky beat and variated vocals.  It feels like an old smoky bar room nightclub sound.

SEE YOU GO - The second track with Pharrell's involvement and its an uptempo funky beat with a catchy lyrical content. Dares you not to tap your feet to this one!

STAY - This reminds me a little of Paloma Faith, a sultry lounge singer vocal with a Trip Hop backing track.  It is cool!

LIVE YOUR LIFE -  The final track including Pharrell's imput was Yuna's first single in the USA.  A remix was also used in Grand Theft Auto V video game. A nice slice of Indie Pop with tropical influences.

 

LOUD NOISES - The album ends with a lovely Dream Pop style ballad.  A little Lene Marlin and a little Natalie Imbruglia in style.  A great debut set.