Welcome to the deliciously eclectic world that is Odelet’s latest album, Pisces Pie. From the soulful city of Detroit but now drenched in California sun, Odelet has cooked up a musical stew with as much variation and vibrancy as you’d expect. “Pisces Pie” is a subtle sprinkle of old-school hip-hop that—with a hefty helping of jazzy vocals—unveils 11 tracks poised to satisfy from the heart to the taste buds.
If anything, the opening title cut of “Pisces Pie” is more of a great taster, giving the listener a kind of smooth blend of jazzy inflections and very laid-back beats; it introduces us to Odelet’s vocal talents. That voice of hers works like another instrument, and she just sings right in and around the other tracks like a classy jazz singer. Yet, the beats are just enough to make your head nod, inspired in a hip-hop way.
Her talents, as a producer and as a singer, merge across the album. This production is so clean—each part is clear, not compressed; the old-school vibes reimagined into something that’s all hers.
It’s all about the experience in “Pisces Pie.” With every track, it’s an invitation to a different corner of Odelet’s mind, a revelation of her depths note by note. It’s a journey through her roots, reaching through the soulful ground of Detroit out into the vibrant scenes of California. By the time you get to the last track of the album, “Carousel,” you are satiated and are ready for a rerun at square one. This is the track that feels like an Odelet. It is a potpourri of styles taking your spirit on an escapade while energizing your mind. Almost everybody can find something exceptional in this album, from traditional hip-hop lovers to ardent soul and R&B enthusiasts.
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Karen Harding is a Melbourne, Australia based singer/songwriter, founder of Sounds On The Couch, and founder and operator of boutique music PR service for emerging and independent artists, Rise Indie.