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Album Review: Tarah Who?- The Collaboration Project

Woman slumped on the floor with a guitar between her legs.

Album Review by Anselm Anderson

French-born multi-instrumentalist Tarah.G.Carpenter has seemed to be around for a while with her punk project Tarah Who?. I first covered her for this blog shortly after the then duo's inception in 2016. The band's bold lyricism and in-your-face punk attitude were enough to shake up the rock scene.

 After a slew of EPs and full-lengths, Tarah Who? has released the ambitious The Collaboration Project, an album designed to bring together some of the brightest talents from the Independent Music circuit. Produced by Tarah, Alanis Morissette guitarist Jason Orme and L7 producer Norm Block, Tarah Who? is now a solo project following the departure of drummer Coralie Herve. Tarah.G.Carpenter takes on the role of drummer, guitarist, singer and producer as she teams up with an array of talent to sing songs based on social and political issues of the day.

The song opens with the firebrand punk anthem 'Asian Blood', taking aim at ageism in the music and movie industry. Tarah's aggression for fierce riffs and angry vocals continues on 'Royal Knight' with artist Laura Chevalier. The track's distorted riffs mesmerise the duo's hypnotic vocals. The album continues to explore topics close to the artists' hearts involved through a blend of punk and grunge.  There are other styles incorporated into the songs like 'Yay or Nay' has a Latino influence with Brazilian band Faul featuring on drums. 'Push Me' is a defiant take on the "American Dream" with razor riffs from the English Alt-Rock act Yur Mum.

The Collaboration Project proves a success with musicianship and thought-provoking lyrics adding to the talents of Tarah Who?. Each track doesn't feel tiring or attempting to fill up any minutes on the album. It's made with the intention of raising the profiles of the Independent Musicians out there. 'The Showdown' is an easy-on-the-ear track that features Tarah's wife and Scottish musician Fraser Campbell, who arranges the strings.

Overall, I feel this project works for Tarah Who? and the many collaborators. The songs are well produced and offer something for everyone with its lyrical content and riffage.

Rating 8.5/10

'The Collaboration Project' is now available via all streaming platforms.


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