Jenny Dalton | Rasulka’s Umbrella
Jenny Dalton truly is a gem. An enigma to be embraced. An artist in the purest sense of the word. A musician that pushes boundaries. Rusalka’s Umbrella finds new ways to mezmerize, scare, and outright entertain. Crafted with precision and the perfect mix of great musicianship and the right amount of flair, Rasulka sits somewhere in that enchanted place between pop and avant-garde art rock.
According to Dalton’s website, “a rusalka is a female water spirit in Slavic folklore….the overarching theme (of the album) is water as an element of change.” Change clearly defines this album. It is Dalton’s best to date, her most melodic, and her most daring. It builds on the momentum developed in her early recordings and Fleur De Lily, but the way that the songs are presented has changed dramatically. If her earlier recordings were shiny, these are brilliant. If her earlier heartbreak was on display for all to see, her emotions on Rasulka remain thoughtfully hidden under an ocean of dangerous currents that say, “Enter if you dare.”
The CD-Release party for Rasulka’s Umbrella will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Ritz Theater in Minneapolis. It will no doubt be a night of artistic celebration, as Dalton will be co-performing with Lamb Lays with Lion Theater Company. Also performing are Fort Wilson Riot, Massgraves, and Kill the Vultures.
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