No offense to Count your Lucky Stars Records, but could someone please explain to me why Kent, Ohio natives Annabel are not rockin' it out on a much larger indie label. The band has released their first official full length record Each and Everyone and I must say this stuff is good. And by good I mean really good.

Dear Record Industry, stop signing on these bands that sound the same on the simple fact that you know their albums will sell to all the  wristcutting hopeless youth out there that will jump for joy and make you lots of money. Instead take a risk with a poppy, effective, musically tight, not to mention charming trio like Annabel. Dissapointment will be the least of your worries and you may gain the respect of people that actually enjoy to listen to some great music.

Over the last two decades Kent, Ohio has had alot of exceptional artists to call it home. Harriet the Spy. Party of Helicopters. Six Part Seven. I can sincerely now add Annabel to that list. Each and Everyone has a multitude of killer tunes from the title track "Sleeping Lions" to the catchy 'As It Happened' to my personal fav "Parade Rest" which will have you chanting the chorus long after the record has left your player. Music wise, the tightest track on the album comes in the form of  "Window Party" a tune which leaves you wanting more after a beautifully crafted second half.

Quite honestly, there really isn't a bad apple in the entire bunch. Its a shame really that most of the great labels that helped bands like this reach a wider audience back in the day just don't release the same talent as they used to anymore and its a damn shame.

Annabel's Each and Everyone can be ordered now straight from their website or from iTunes for the more digital inclined.

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