Jodi Phillis

In dreams I live

After an illustrious 10 year career in The Clouds and The Dearhunters (both critical and commercial successes), Jodi Phillis has finally stepped out on her own with the beautiful In Dreams I Live.

Heartfelt and deeply personal, the album explores the realm of love, heartache and relationships. Jodi's voice is truly phenomenal and in a class of its own – wrapped around interesting and elaborate melodies which have been a signature of her songwriting career.

Dreams and hopes are recurring themes throughout the album, with 'Waiting, Wanting, Holding' and 'For The First Time' epitomizing its strengths. 'For The First Time' explores personal freedom which may be a metaphor for this solo project.

Jodi also isn't afraid to take us to dark corners of her world with the likes of 'The Ballad Of Frances Piper' (a sad tale of abuse) and 'Ride The Darkness', nor afraid to experiment with traditional structures with drum loops 'Come Over Sunday' and 'Sixteen'.

Like most solo albums it was a collaborative effort. There's a plethora of guests who helped, including Raph Whittingham (Stella One Eleven, Clouds), Fourplay, Tim Oxley and Greg Hitchcock (The Dearhunters), Robyne Dunn, Madeline King (Love Me). The album was recorded by Genevieve Maynard and Jason Blackwell in Sydney.

Let the album seep in and seduce you. Jodi Phillis is out on her own and in a class of her own.

'In Dreams I Live' out April 9 2001 through Candle Records, distributed by MGM
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