Sia: Colour the Small Ones

Except for that whole "taxation without representation" of yester-century, I really feel the British can do no wrong. And when it comes to music, I feel this doubly so.

Sia, the breathy sometimes-vocalist for Zero 7, dropped her first US release with this album, and despite my initial misgivings, I find that it is actually a really great collection.

Sia, for many TV fans, became famous with the inclusion of her song "Breathe Me" in the series finale of Six Feet Under, which left many, including myself, with very moist eyes. It is both beautiful and haunting, and truly conveys a deep emotion.

But one hit does not an album make.

Also on the album, "Sunday," is a very enjoyable tune, with her vocals drawing the listener in and something in it that just evokes a feelings of later Beatles tunes. I just can't quite place it ....

Another great tune, "The Bully," find Sia switching from breathy to sweet sounding which allows us to get a feeling of her range.

The album contains some limited audio experimentation, including two rather dull remixes on the hit the label is hanging the album on, "Breathe Me."

In the End: If you're buying or trying this because you loved "Breathe Me" on Six Feet Under and just want the remixes, save your money. If you're going after this to see what this gal's range is, then it is money well spent. For anyone else, check out "Breathe Me." If you like it, you'll like the album. I say it's worth a listen.

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