This exciting ten song CD includes four songs written solely by Ruby Amanfu, and six songs written by Ruby Amanfu with Peter Mueller.  The music style is alternative rock/pop/folk.

Song Samples, & Lyrics

 

In the October 23, 1998 issue of Music Row magazine,  Robert K. Oermann wrote:"This ranks as one of the finest discoveries I've made all year long. Ruby's literate songwriting, acoustic-pop production, and Joan Armatrading/Tracy Chapman sensibilities are equally ear tickling."

In the November 13th Tennessean, Rick de Yampert (Tennessean music writer) wrote: "...such Amanfu songs as 'Aaron' and 'Empty' are polished modern pop tunes that showcase her robust yet siren-like voice -- think of current sensation Natalie Imbruglia. Meanwhile, such songs as 'Mr. Cunningham', 'Because of Love', and 'Simplicity' find Ruby doing the folkie, Gen-X Joni Mitchell thing, and doing it quite alluringly."

Ruby is getting rave reviews. So far she has been compared to Joan Armatrading, Tracy Chapman, Natalie Imbruglia, Joni Mitchell, Tori Amos, Jewel, and Kate Bush! (This might give you some idea of the scope of Ruby's talent!)

 

Ruby's songs are positive and uplifting, her voice is delightful. She tells a good story.   Her singing can heal you.  Check out the sound samples and lyrics for this stirring debut CD of Ruby Amanfu!

All vocals are performed by Ruby, drums by Jaren Johnston, bass by Jeremy Grant, guitars by Peter Mueller and Andre Reiss.  Additional session players include Dan Sherry, Becky Matthews, and Tarp Davenport.

In the October 15, 2000, Tennessean WOMEN section:"Her singing sounds light and calming, like lullabies, and deepens as her topics drift among joy, forgiveness, despair, and always, love."