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ALBUM
REVIEW

Abby
Bernstein
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Talk in Tongues
By Ashley Goll

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ampden, Massachusetts native
Abby Bernstein has opened up
for the Barenaked Ladies and
her songs have been featured
on MTV and the HBO hit show “Girls.” Her
new album Talk in Tongues was released in
2012, and was very highly acclaimed, and
got enough recognition to put her on the
map, media-wise. She has been featured
throughout television, and with that,
others have taken notice of her soulful and
beautiful singing voice.
Bernstein has been involved
with music since she was a child, and
she has relocated from her hometown in
Massachusetts to New York City. Talk in
Tongues in the second album for the singer,
the first being 2010’s I’m Not Sorry.
Bernstein’s song (and video)
“Mary’s Son” has been getting very
popular via YouTube, and rave reviews
from critics. Her voice mimics the classics
that she is so fond of, such as Etta James
and Billie Holiday, while being relatable to

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Norah Jones for the younger fan.
Bernstein is now based out of
New York because she attended school
here (Barnard), and she embraces her
small town roots. All of the songs on the
album are very soulful and well written
by Bernstein, and she has big talent for
music and vocals. “Spend the Night” has
increased in popularity due to its use in the
show “Girls,” but it’s no coincidence, the
song is very, very good.
The West Coast will be able to see
Abby this October, but keep an eye out for
her, and her newest album, Talk in Tongues.
She is a big talent that is just heating up,
and she is definitely worth a listen (and her
music’s use in television is no coincidence
of its greatness!) She updates her social
media and website with her tour dates, and
hopefully she’ll be coming to a city near
you.
@abbybernstein

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