review by Mike Bond

JOAN AS POLICE WOMAN - REAL LIFE

"Whilst perhaps preaching to the converted by now, REAL LIFE being the fourth single to be lifted from the album, this is still sublime, timeless pop from Joan As Police Woman."

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Real Life
REVEAL RECORDS

New York singer/songwriter Joan Wasser, here trading under the Joan As Police Woman title has worked with everyone from Nick Cave and Scissor Sisters to Elton John and Antony and the Johnsons, though perhaps most known for her work with Rufus and Martha Wainwright both as a member of their live line-up and as a contributor to their recorded works. With a swooning, richly textured voice, Joan As Police Woman makes for a supremely classy listening experience; comparisons to singers like Emiliana Torrini, Norah Jones, Jenny Lewis and Martha Wainwright.
The latest single to be lifted from her sublime REAL LIFE long player, title track REAL LIFE is another superbly pitched slice of swooning pop, Joan Wasser letting fly with her trademark classy delivery.
Whilst perhaps preaching to the converted by now, REAL LIFE being the fourth single to be lifted from the album, this is still sublime, timeless pop from Joan As Police Woman.

BIOGRAPHY
New Yorker Joan Wasser is already known for her live and recorded work with artists such as Antony and the Johnsons, Nick Cave, Scissor Sisters, Sebadoh, Elton John, Rufus Wainwright and more. Single THE RIDE showcases Joan's beautiful, expressive voice and emotive lyric- writing. Comparisons to Nina Simone, Dusty Springfield, Annette Peacock and Chrissie Hynde give you an idea of her talent. Following studio time recording a new Rufus Wainwright record, Joan As Police Woman will be touring the UK as special guests to The Guillemots before some headline shows and festival appearances.
The debut full length album from Joan As Police Woman is REAL LIFE.
It features the stunning vocals and songwriting talent of New Yorker Joan Wasser.

LINE UP
Joan Wasser

DISCOGRAPHY
THE RIDE (Reveal Records>2006)
The Ride
We Don't Own It (Solo)
Show Me The Life

REAL LIFE (Reveal Records>2006)
Real Life
Eternal Flame
Feed The Light
The Ride
I Defy
Flushed Chest
Christobel
Save Me
Anyone
We Don't Own It

ETERNAL FLAME (Reveal Records>2006)
Eternal Flame
Broken Eyes
Sweet Thing

CHRISTOBEL (Reveal Records>2006)
Christobel
Happiness Is A Violator
Endless Supply Of Poison

REAL LIFE (Reveal Records>2007)
Real Life

LINKS
Joan As Police Woman>www.joanaspolicewoman.com

FURTHER LISTENING
Martha Wainwright
Emiliana Torrini
Rilo Kiley

Review date: August 2007