Review: Imogen Heap – Ellipse
Imogen Heap is an English singer and songwriter known for her role in electronic pop duo Frou Frou as well as her solo work. Her third solo album, “Ellipse”, was released this past summer, an astounding 4 years after the remarkably successful “Speak for Yourself”. The album was recorded in the basement of her childhood home in Essex, receiving its name from the unique elliptical shape of the house. The first single “First Train Home” was released in July and was accompanied by two different music videos. As usual, Imogen Heap’s haunting voice takes center stage on this album and enhances her minimalist lyrics. While the soft elegance of “Ellipse” may not shoot her into the mainstream like her infamous single “Hide and Seek” did – largely due to its popularity on “The O.C” – true Imogen Heap fans know a gem when they hear it. “Ellipse” is undoubtedly the most challenging and wide-ranging work to come from this English songstress, showing us that not only was it worth the four year wait, but the best is yet to come.
