Cd Reviews

Illawarra Mercury

Thursday December 4, 2008

with GLEN HUMPHRIES

In Swings the Tide

Anika Moa

Starting her third album with a song like Wise Man Say is a bit of a mixed blessing for Moa. On the one hand, it means the album starts with an undeniably brilliant song, one which calls to mind the gentle pop of '90s band The Killjoys. On the other, it means the best tune on the album is gone in the first few minutes. It means the rest of the album - which still features some fine songs and Moa's voice is so good she could sing the phone book and make it work - is somewhat overshadowed by that opening gem.

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