Michelle Cross has cross pollinated & melded her Japanese & American background , into a unique hybrid of musical enthrallment & seductive charm. This chanteuse creates a melodious brew of bewitching sonic enchantment , that pulses with allure & cunning magnetism that is both overwhelming & mesmerizing

“Big Fish” is simply put , a fantastic song. An artist that has the dynamic abilities to build a tune structurally & compositionally ; Then to arrange , perform & exude such a haunting & dramatic Vox , is a stunner

Michelle echoes touches of Martha Davis , Fionna Apple & Tori Amos , without the slightest hint of pretension. More so , Michelle journeys to a sonic plateau that is head & shoulders above & beyond this level of actuation

“All This Rain” is a reflective work of melancholy ambiance & string enhanced charm ; Right down to the minor & major seventh cadences of her songwriting stylism

“The Better Girl” is a bit of subterranean angst , with a harder edged approach & the darker atmosphere of a moonless night ; Whereas “Desire” shows a hint of world weary resolve amidst Cello & Acoustic Piano overtones ; Subtle lyrical content in forms of allurement & desire

"River Of Seine” is a cinematic work of nuance & heartbeat. The loneliness inside a human heart is perplexing & descriptively exuded in this song. Glimmers of Julian Lennon’s work from the “Photograph Smile” period comes to mind. The subtle & emotive qualities of Michelle Cross’s voice , is hard not to notice

“Leave It Up To The Moon” contains a twirling acoustic piano chord formation , that flows like a world-wind into an audio heaven. A light obviously shines brightly down from the dark blue canopy of night upon certain souls in the distance of love & memory

“Fast In Love” has a pulse of rhythmic drive to compliment an upbeat mood that is both exhilarating & bitter sweet in its vulnerability & longing perspective

"We Both Know” is an imaginative play of post modern retro-audio that reminds one of Chrissie Hyde & shadows of Ronnie Spector

“Rubber Skirt” is a quirky piece that Elastica may have pulled off ; Contrastingly , “Tipsy” is a dollop of rock undertow with a tongue in cheek Vox. One is best to keep ones distance , so as not to be singed when Michelle chooses to vent an emotive directive

“Her Lovely Name” is an enchanting amalgamation of adroit Acoustic Piano , Guitar & Cello married to a plaintiff Vox ; Segue to “I Need Air” with an almost pseudo-gothic tone , unique half-step chord configurations & a challenging stretch to the arrangement

Michelle Cross’s “Smoke Like Perfume” , highlights her diversity as a composer & songwriter. Michelle’s vocal delivery is an understatement of brilliance & her presence melts into & exudes musical greatness

The maturation & progressive nature of her material , is not a last ode to rain , but more so a first ray of blinding sunshine that has a tendency to leave one in an audio-sonic epiphany

The Big Fish shall take notice if they have ears to hear & eyes to see , a truly brilliant performing artist simply being herself. Michelle Cross has an overwhelming & obvious gift , that the musical world needs to experience in all of its majesty , transcendence , beatific mystery & magnetism

Check out Michelle Cross. Her muse will leave you speechless & ethereally in awe