BMI blurb October 1996

At 23 years old, Leah Andreone is just beginning to unveil her talents. But already, holding nothing back, Leah has offered a revealing portrait of honesty on her RCA records debut, Veiled. The BMI songwriter's strength is in her compelling lyrics, and her power to commute those words into forceful songs. Her approach, she says, comes from making a conscious effort to be more honest with herself and others. Although the San Diego native has been compared to BMI songwriter Alanis Morissette and Kate Bush, she likens her style to Elvis Costello and BMI songwriter John Lennon because they're both "complex lyrically and emotionally." Working closely with producer Rick Neigher, Leah penned the heartfelt "It's Alright It's OK" (the first single), "Problem Child" and "Happy Birthday." Even though all three relate to dysfunctional families, Leah's quick to assure they are from outside observations -- not her own family. While songs like "You Make Me Remember," a personal story of child abuse, reveal a darker repressed side, "Imagining You" uncovers a more carefree spirit -- "(it's) the single happiest song.

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