Blame It on Me

by Alana Davis

Overview

It's strange that singer/songwriter Alana Davis first received national attention through "32 Flavors," a cover of an Ani DiFranco song. In one way, the gesture was fitting, since it acknowledged a primary influence, but in another way it was frustrating, since her debut album Blame It on Me showcases a strong developing songwriter. Drawing equally from folk and pop, Davis comes on as a refined, refashioned DiFranco -- one with a stronger melodic sense and a willingness to indulge in slick production. Davis is a little weaker lyrically, and that sinks a few of the songs, but many tracks here are quite promising indeed. At her best, there's a sophisticated, jazzy lilt to her folk-pop, graced with provocative lyrics. Granted, there are a few missteps along the way, but overall, Blame It on Me is a promising debut. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/21/1997
Label:	Elektra
UPC:	0075596211222
Rank:	149254

Tracks

1. 32 Flavors
2. Murder
3. Love and Pride
4. Turtle
5. One Day
6. Crazy
7. Weight of the World
8. Lullaby
9. Free
10. Round & Around
11. Rest of Yesterday
12. Blame It on Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Alana Davis   Primary Artist,Vocals,Tremolo,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (12 String)
Craig Ross   Wah Wah Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm),Guitar (Electric)
Alfredo Mojica   Drums
Alan Friedman   Drums,Moog Synthesizer
Nir "Z" Zidkyahu   Drums
Jack Daley   Bass
Larry Campbell   Pedal Steel
Bashiri Johnson   Shaker,Percussion
Ed Tuton   Guitar (Acoustic)
Drew Zingg   Sitar,Guitar,Wah Wah Guitar,Guitar (Electric)
Jeff Anderson   Bass
Federico Pena   Piano,Clavinet,Fender Rhodes
Brandon Ross   Guitar (Soprano)

Technical Credits

John Reibart   Assistant Engineer
Jon Clarke   Photography
Jamie Campbell   Mixing Assistant
Jennifer Roddie   Cover Design,Art Direction
Doug Kolk   Illustrations
Janice Prendergast   Production Coordination
Alan Friedman   Programming
Ani DiFranco   Composer
Ed Tuton   Mixing,Composer,Engineer,Producer,Programming
Josh Deutsch   Programming
Juan Garcia   Assistant Engineer
Alana Davis   Composer,Producer,Programming,Cover Design
Andy Salas   Mixing Assistant