This singer-songwriter's 2nd album. Fans of Nick Cave & Roy Orbison should check this one out.
The American singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins released her second album Mondo Amore early 2011. Her sound is known for its mix of traditional vocal styles and introspective lyrics. She has been compared to Roy Orbison and singers from the Brill Building era.
The album has its genesis in a time of extreme turbulence for Atkins, a period which saw her parting ways with her former major label, while also dealing with the painful termination of a long-term personal relationship.
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