In Retrospect: CD Review - Flutterby

Genre: Alternative

Released: October 2003

Flutterby is an album by Butterfly Boucher (yes, Butterfly) from Australia. I was introduced to Flutterby by an Auzzie aunt, and, after five years, I still listen to her music. 

The tracks are simple but smart. Butterfly mixes the right amount of melody and lyrics together, while most artists choose one or the other (really good beats or really clever tunes). 

What's more, Boucher writes the majority of her own songs, and also plays most of the instruments. In fact, it's quite impressive: the songs deal with heavy themes and the instrumentals often include loud guitar and piano parts, yet the album isn't depressing or disheartening; it's inspiring. And catchy. And that's why I love Butterfly Boucher.

Of course, she's not perfect. Some of the lyrics do push the boundary between clever and trying to be clever, such as "A Walk Outside"'s Which came first, the love or the love song? However, Boucher poses much more intelligent questions in "Life is Short" and "Can You See The Lights?"

Recommended Tracks: Life Is Short, Never Leave Your Heart Alone, Soul Back, Another White Dash

RATING

Melody: 5/5 Lyrics: 4.5/5 "Catchiness" factor: 8/10

TOTAL: 8.75/10