WHO: Sia Kate Isobelle Furler, Australian Pop Singer
WHY: Several months ago, my friend Keondra introduced me to Sia. My first introduction to this fanciful singer was her song, “Breathe Me”, which helped to catipult her to the international stage. While the song is not for the faint of heart, as it is a tale of loneliness, self-mutilation, and low self esteem, it somehow it manages to be so beautiful. I must admit that I’m only familiar with two of her albums, Colour The Small One and Some People Have Real Problems, both of which have four star ratings in my iTunes library, which is pretty hard to achieve.
Colour the Small One, which is her second album is great for background music, but offers a little something extra with its colorful lyrics. Songs such as “Sweet Potato”, which is about two lovers who want to know everything about one another and “Moon” which is an ode of admiration, offer words that make you want her music to be more than just in the background. And while I don’t find myself singing along to many of her songs, I appreciate the lyricism and fantasy.
Some People Have Real Problems, Sia’s latest project has actually edged out as my favorite of the two albums. A little more upbeat and equally as random, I love listening to it as a ride my bike to work with a huge grin on my face. Her music manages to take me to another place. Imagine an all white room with splashes of color. Somewhere light, free, and fun. The songs range from running away from an abusive relationship, to messing up a great relationship, to the comaprison of lovers to binary codes and calculators.
With song titles like, “The Girl You Lost to Cocaine”, “Death By Chocolate”, “Academia” and “Little Black Sandals”, how can you not listen, at least once.
ALBUMS: Healing Is Difficult (2000)
Colour The Small One (2004, re-released in the US 2006)
Lady Croissant – Live LP (2007)
Some People Have Real Problems ( 2008 )
WEBSITE: www.siamusic.net