Album Review: I Love Mashelf, Yup Yup

Sometimes in music: the simpler, the better.  Some songs just do not require two guitars, three voices, and all of that other polyphonic texture.  Music is sometimes better when it is just simply a voice and a nice acoustic guitar.  Tica Douglas is a prime example of what amazing music one woman and a guitar can do.

This young woman, who graduated from Dartmouth College, is originally from Maine. After a musical excursion in Europe, she has decided to try her hand in the American musical scene.

Douglas' acoustic pop sound is not entirely unique but she does perfect this style of music.  Her smooth voice is a great complement to the back up acoustic guitar.  However, the true genius of Douglas' music lies in her lyrics. She has a great use of storytelling in her lyrics and behind those lyrics lies seemingly infinite wisdom.  

Douglas' first album "I Love Mashelf, Yup Yup" is available through BandCamp for $10 and you can buy individual tracks for a $1 a piece.  Each song is filled with acoustic goodness and a simple yet wise message.  I Love "I Love Mashelf, Yup Yup" Yup Yup!

-Garvey