First Look: Alana Gentry
Los Angeles pop princes Alana Gentry has been making waves with her breathy, pop sound, guitar chops and harmonica skills. The young performer has a sound I can best describe as pretty, with soft, uncomplicated melodies that play on her strengths. The brunette also incorporates some synth influences into some of her songs—take “Amplified” and “ Scarletina” as an example. “Amplified” sounds a little like Evanescence’s “Bring Me to Life,” which is a little disconcerting. When I was looking at Alana’s MySpace, I thought, “Oh! Another girl with a guitar,” but then I searched for her on YouTube and found some home videos she recorded and thought, “Now that’s what I like!” She’s sitting on her couch with her harmonica attached to her neck Bob Dylan style, donning a plaid hat and a smirk that made me like her instantly. I really like “Thoughts of You” which is happy and light sounding—her voice takes some fun runs in this one. I also like “We’re One,” that in one instance compares Alana to the rain—great metaphor.
