Marianne Nowottny’s new album “Marzanna” is a covers record, but it doesn’t feel like just another run-through of familiar songs. She takes tracks by legends like Kate Bush, David Bowie, Joni Mitchell, and more, and gives them a whole new shade of emotion. The production here is clean and full but it never overshadows her voice it actually frames it and lets her performance breathe in every moment.
Her voice is distinctive and almost painterly in the way it colors each song. It’s not just about hitting notes, it’s about how she stretches words, softens phrases, or leans into the drama of a line. That’s where her gift really shines. On tracks like “I’m Deranged” or “Both Sides Now” you can hear her balancing respect for the original with her own sense of atmosphere.
Listening to this release feels less like putting on a traditional covers album and more like stepping into an art installation made of sound. Honestly, I loved how the music pulled me in and let me linger in its textures. Marianne’s voice is honestly a piece of art itself and this album reminded me why I love listening to her work.
