Aimee Mann

On her debut solo album, Aimee Mann proves she is a singer/songwriter to be reckoned with. Mann, the pony-tailed punk who once fronted 'Til Tuesday, has a lush, emotive voice that lends credence to the tales of woe on Whatever. Mann's acerbic wit, coupled with producer Jon Brion's affinity for pop hooks, brings to mind Elvis Costello. That's high praise, indeed!

Former 'Til Tuesday front-woman Aimee Mann has always created a lyrical refuge for the
romantically stomped upon. As MTV poster child for abusive relationships in the 1985 video
for "Voices Carry" – battling off an arrogant beau with her bass and pigtail – Mann was
obsessed by the patterns of love and vengeance through three eloquent albums with 'Til
Tuesday before the band officially dissolved in 1992. With her striking solo debu... More >