Doctors And Dealers
Confessions of a Drunken Mind
Bluesong; 2008
What makes DIY music so compelling is that it’s hard not to be impressed with the artist’s dedication to their own interests and their own musical direction. As integral as producers can be to the recording process, they can prove to be equally as detrimental to ensuring that the artist’s vision for his/her own music is preserved and communicated to the masses. So, when one has the opportunity to be exposed to the brand of indie piano-folk being crafted by Swedish singer-songwriter Sparrow, recording under the moniker of Doctors & Dealers, it can be a rather blissful experience. And on her international debut, Confessions of a Drunken Mind, she presents a focused, yet playful collection of songs detailing her and her friends’ struggles with substances both liquid and solid. Calling to mind the stylings of an early Regina Spektor and the abstract aural aesthetic of an early Björk, the record is filled with sweet, seemingly innocent vocals, delicately flowing piano lines, fingersnaps, and other assorted sounds, all self-recorded in a home studio. With standout tracks that include “Brown Horses,†“Snow Child,†“My Mother Was A Dancer,†“Steve McQueen,†and “Deal With The Devil,†this is an enchanting debut album that fans of smart, minimalist piano pop should not miss.