Andrea Gillis, who released one of the best singles of 2021 on Red On Red Records, has done it again in 2022! The Boston-based singer has long been one of the finest rock and roll vocalists and live performers on the East Coast (or any other coast, for that matter). Her recent output proves that she's far more than just an electrifying frontperson: she's also a brilliant songwriter and a true artist. I wasn't sure if "Leave the Light On" could be topped, but one listen to "About A Girl" (out today on Red On Red) left my jaw dropped to the floor. This is a song that commands your attention from the very first note. It's haunting pop music of the highest quality. In the liner notes, Gillis is very open about the meaning of this song. As she puts it, she wrote the song "for all the girls that never really wanted to do the whole 'gotta be sexy so people will pay attention' thing." The song contrasts the freedom of being a young girl and making your own rules with the reality of growing up into a world that expects you to "have the right shoes and pants and such." Like the aforementioned "Leave the Light On," "About a Girl" sounds massive and triumphant -- a testament to Gillis's vocal prowess, the formidable talents of her remarkable band (a veritable all-star team of Boston rockers), and the magic production touch of both David Minehan and Pat DiCenso. And to put this song over the top, Gillis enlisted the great Tanya Donelly to sing on the track! In a year full of exceptional singles, "About a Girl" is destined to be one of the very best. If you like great songs made by incredibly talented people, you'll never find a better way to spend a dollar.
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