I was first introduced to Tristan Prettyman a few years ago at a Jason Mraz concert in Spokane, Washington. At the time she was dating him (perhaps still is?) and was one of the opening acts for his tour. I fell for her soft, smoky voice and bought her first cd Twentythree that night.
Hello is an improvement on Twentythree in many ways. While I enjoyed her first cd, Tristan has obviously matured as a musician, and the variety of Hello shows it. I can't quite figure out what genre to put Tristan in. My iTunes calls her pop, but I don't really think that does her justice. Her songs range from pop to rock to folk to country to soul. While Twentythree was primarily just a girl and her guitar, on Hello Tristan is accompanied by steel guitars, organs, pianos, and other strings. Both Tristan's music and lyrics have a new depth and range of emotion on Hello that makes the album feel very different than her last.
"California Girl" is one of my favorite tracks on the album. It starts out simple enough, a whispered, simple melody. The song grows into a soulful and fierce chorus. "You Got Me" (listen below) is another fave--in contrast to "California Girl," this album-ender is upbeat, catchy, and romantic. Also check out "Hello," "War Out of Peace," and "Interviews."
08 You Got Me.wma - Tristan Prettyman
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