This month, I had the opportunity to receive and listen to the multi-talented actress and singer, Emmy Rossum’s new CD Sentimental Journey. Releasing on January 29th, Sentimental Journey is a collection of classic covers that takes us through the American Songbook. Rossum’s incredible voice sounds flawless with songs popularized by some of the most beloved artists of the last century.
Emmy’s 12-song ‘passion project’ is an emotional musical journey, with each song representing a month in the year.
“Each song needed to either lyrically or emotionally reflect the corresponding month,” Emmy explained. “Some songs were obvious fits, like Summer Wind for June, and Pretty Paper for December. Others songs were less literal fits. I chose Nobody Knows You (When You’re Down and Out) for September because, to me, the plaintive melody and lyric emotionally reflect the cold weather creeping in and the sense of melancholy we can get in the fall months.”
In case you don’t already know, Rossum is also an acclaimed actress who currently stars in the Showtime series Shameless with William H. Macy. She also stars alongside Emma Thompson and Viola Davis in the upcoming feature film Beautiful Creatures, which hit theaters on February 13th.
Overall, I really enjoyed the album…but I honestly don’t predict any of these songs being a “hit” on the radio. Each song sounds like it was made for the 1920’s era, and just makes you think about the way things were “back in the day”. My favorite track was definitely “These Favorite Things (Remind Me Of You)”, which you can view the video here via YouTube.
You can see Emmy perform a track from Sentimental Journey on Access Hollywood Live on January 25th. Or appearing as a guest on Conan on January 28th, Chelsea Lately on January 29th, and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson on February 6th.
To learn more about Emmy Rossum, you can visit follow on Twitter and/or check out their videos on YouTube. Purchase the album for yourself via Amazon and/or iTunes.
Post published by Melissa Roach, our Product Review & Giveaway Specialist.
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This is a review post from One2One Network. I was provided with a copy of the album and I am eligible for a prize drawing. All opinions stated are my own.
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