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Tal & Acacia
Wake Me (Provident Label Group)
Released January 2010
Andrea Dawn Goforth

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Style: The new quirky pop sound of groups like Feist, Ingrid Michaelson and Joy Williams

Top tracks: "Top Priority," "Garbage In," "Swing Song"

Hailing from a Christian household in Maine, singer/songwriter sisters Tal and Acacia never sat down and decided to be musicians. "It just happened," they say. Well, their organic beginning and nearly identical voices make for a refreshing pop sound on their debut album Wake Me. Their quirky lyrics, sporadic instrumentation, and unique voices give songs like "Top Priority" and "Garbage In" a captivating new sound for the Christian market. The album begins to fall flat toward the end, and some of their ideas could use some fleshing out. Even so, Tal & Acacia are a talented duo with a sound we have been waiting to hear from Christian artists.

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February 08, 2010 3:10pm

I love this album. The lyrics and the themes in the songs are very positive. Kudos to the girls for being very honest and open about their faith. The sound is also very unique. I like listening to this music and I'd recommend it to anyone who is looking for some fun ear-candy!