MANDY MOORE IS AMANDA LEIGH

I received Mandy Moore's new album, Amanda Leigh, in the mail the other day but haven't really had the chance to listen to it in full...or with my full attention. But, from what I have payed attention to, I can tell you this album is a true work of art. The album was co-written by Moore and Mike Viola, and was recorded using an eclectic collection of vintage equipment, creating what Rolling Stone calls "an update on the sunny sound of 70's California FM Radio."

Influenced by the sounds of Todd Rundgren, Joni Mitchell, CSNY and Nilsson, among others, the collaboration between Moore and Viola is a collection of personal reflections and insights about life and love as you'll discover in songs such as "Nothing Everything," "Song About Home," and "Love To Love Me Back." The video below is for "I Could Break Your Heart Any Day of the Week" - originally a very alt-country sounding demo that quickly took on a new life with the addition of the clavinet (one of those vintage pieces of equipment).

Moore, intent to tour in support of Amanda Leigh (Moore's given name by the way), adds, "I'm connected to these songs and how they came to fruition in a way that I've never been able to articulate before. The entire experience was one that I will undoubtedly replicate."

Amanda Leigh was released today on Storefront Recordings, a new endeavor between Moore's long-time manager, Jon Leshay, and Red Distribution. I totally recommend picking up a copy. So buy it!.