A review (author unknown) of my first EP that appeared in the July 1996 issue of Burnt Forever…

The first time I heard the first song on this 4-song CD (also available as a double seven-inch), I thought I heard a "Penny Lane" thing going on. After a couple more listens, I’m not sure where I picked up on that, but it sure does sound nice. Edith’s sound is akin to Liz Phair and maybe Kendra Smith/Opal, which is to say she makes accessible, atmospheric pop. It’s just her and guitar on the first three tracks, but the production, which is filled out by an echo-y openness, gives the spare organization just the boost it needs. The last track replaces the guitar with synth noises, drum machine beats and double tracked vocals; it’s an eerie way to close such a sweet EP, but it works just the same. Recommended!