Music Review: Andreya Triana’s Lost Where I Belong

Lost Where I Belong
Andreya Triana
Ninja Tune – 23 Aug 2010
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Since performing on the BBC Introducing stage at Glastonbury in 2009, Andreya Triana has been busy releasing her first single and is currently promoting her debut album Lost Where I Belong. Originally from South East London, but based in Brighton, Andreya’s album is released on Ninja Tune Records featuring tracks produced by Simon Green aka Bonobo.

Mixing soul & folk music, Andreya has created a smooth yet relaxed vibe in her music which has a warm summery feel. Watching her performance in Jazz Café earlier this year demonstrated her calm yet confident manner in which she appeared comfortable and at ease on stage.

The track Lost Where I Belong uses catchy acoustic sounds that complement Andreya’s vocals, whilst allowing listeners the opportunity to hear her stunningly strong voice.

The album features more acoustic inspired tracks Darker Than Blue, Daydreamers,  Up In Fire and A Town Called Obsolete which has a slightly more up-tempo rhythm with the frequent use of drums and cymbals.

Draw The Stars creates a mystical vibe as triangles and various percussions are used for a magical theme. Andreya’s vocals are prominently in the foreground with her use of imagery in her lyrics “I lie awake, encased in dreams that carry me….I hold on tighter and draw the stars”.

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As she currently tours the UK and Europe, Andreya’s talent will become widely well known, as this album can not be ignored with its use of folk/soul inspired themes and more importantly Andreya’s soulful vocals.