In the Red, the first full-length album by Denmark’s Tina Dico, is more melancholy and deliberately paced than typical singer/songwriter releases.  Indeed, Dico, who appears on Zero 7’s When it Falls, lists Leonard Cohen among her influences, and many of the songs feature minor keys for which her voice is well suited.

Songs like the title, track, “Use Me” and “Losing” portray a sense of longing, of loves gained and lost.  Overall, In the Red features well crafted tunes with a nice mix of modern pop, rock and folk melodies and rousing choruses.  And Dico’s haunting vocals are the perfect vehicle to carry them along every note of the way. 

Favorite Track: Track 1, “Losing”