Merry Ellen Kirk

Country of origin:

U.S.

Type of music generally:

Evocative/eclectic alternative pop

Status:

Most recent release, Invisible War (2009)

See also:

Merry Ellen Kirk's site

Comparisons:

Sarah McLachlan, Imogen Heap

Covers/own material:

Own, co-written, and occasional covers

General comments:

Merry Ellen Kirk makes credible music, especially for one so young. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Recommended first album:

Invisible War (2009) is her debut

Recordings:

Invisible War (2009)

Invisible War

Release info:

2009—Wave Alias Music

Availability:

See Merry Ellen Kirk's site

Ecto priority:

Recommended

Group members:

Merry Ellen Kirk—vocals, keyboards

Guest artists:

Jeff Bradshaw—drums
Jayni Millard—bass
Peter Warren—piano, guitar, keyboards, percussion, additional instrumentation, baritone guitar, programming, backing vocals
Leonardo Bella—mandolin (9)
Rich Prather—backing vocals (10)

Produced by:

Pete Warren

Comments:

Merry Ellen Kirk's debut is a striking one, she writes sensitive yet evocative songs. She has a touch of Imogen Heap's delivery at times, while the music betrays a Sarah McLachlan influence. "Blinding me" is one of the best songs, a piano framing the delicate vocal. "Let it find you" shows Kirk at her best, her sweet vocal set against a nicely constructed backdrop. She's made a lovely album. (stjarnell@yahoo.com)

Thanks to Anna Maria Stjärnell for work on this entry.