St. Vincent - Marry Me
St. Vincent is the performing name of 24-year-old multi-instrumentalist Annie Clark, who is now making her solo debut after backing up such acts as The Polyphonic Spree and Sufjan Stevens. On “Marry Me,” Clark surrounds her dexterous guitar work and quaint, angular soprano with keyboards, horn sections, children’s choirs, Moog, and strings to create a quirky and charming blend of singer/songwriter, wartime jazz/blues, and indie pop that is all her own. While her subject matter rarely strays from the standard love and heartbreak, Clark’s jesting wordplay and stately grace give her intricate arrangements a certain polish that keeps them above the mushy.
Grade: B+
-James Truitt