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Ida Maria - Fortress 'Round My Heart Album Review (Reissue 2009)

Feb 5, 2009, 7:24am Underwurld Music
Ida Maria - Fortress 'Round My Heart Album Review (Reissue 2009) What a wonderfully beguiling figure Ida Maria Sivertsen is. A product of Norway's answer to X-Factor and Pop Idol, the singer quickly gained a following in the UK thanks to some ear-catching singles and some spirited festival performances. The UK has a tendency to attract Scandinavian musicians, from Abba to Björk, and there is always a fan base. But not all Scandinavian music is the same and Ida Maria is certainly no exception; she is feisty and passionate, slightly odd (she has synesthesia which means colours appear when she hears sounds) and has that elfin charm common with Norwegians. All [...]
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