If you know Mara Carlyle‘s music at all, then most likely it’ll be her 2004 song “Pianni”, which was used by IKEA in their ‘cats’ commercial (the one with dozens of felines in the furnishing department). To me, her voice on the track is reminiscent of the great Laura Nyro, although the album has far broader appeal. But that was 200
Mara seems to have it all: pop hooks, genuine depth, melodic beauty, a tremendous voice, and GREAT SONGS. “Weird Girl” is a killer, but it’s not the standout, because there is no standout. Every track on this album KILLS. There is a video for “Weird Girl” though, and here it is…
