ALISON BREITMAN: The Game

Alison Breitman

The Game

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A witty collection of 11 songs, The Game describes relationships in all forms - playful, contentious, unrequited, sexual, loving, and newly born.

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"As far as I can tell, she has a much better-than-average chance of being a household name in a year or two..."
- The Mystical Beast

"The Game is a well-balanced record, featuring smart production, heartfelt writing and equal shares of down tempo tracks and more 'rocking' numbers...Alison Breitman is a talent not to be ignored and listening to The Game will cement that."
- Robbie McCown, Womenfolk.com

"The Game is hauntingly beautiful, irrepressibly catchy, and just plain super...ingenius Aimee-Mann-meets-Mazzy-Star lyrics and tunes..."
- Dannielle Romano, Daily Candy


The buzz is only getting louder...

Following a successful CD release party at The Cutting Room, NYC, and several months of performing around town, word is spreading - this is a whole different side of Alison.

"I wanted to have fun this time around," she says of her genre-switching sophomore album, one that focuses more on the rock side of folk-rock. "I wanted to make a record that was reflective of my life at that moment - the relationships I was in, the music I was listening to, and the games I was playing."

The album, aptly titled The Game, does just that. A witty collection of 11 songs, The Game describes relationships in all forms - playful, contentious, unrequited, sexual, loving, and newly born. Both tough and vulnerable, it is an edgy portrayal of a girl taking encounters into her own hands, turning the tables, and playing the games we all know so well.

Alison is no stranger to these experiences she describes in her lyrics. Born in the suburbs of Chicago and raised in Long Island, New York, Alison learned early on to combine the tough, free-speaking attitude of New York with a Midwestern sweetness. Not afraid to show her vulnerability, she expresses her emotions with abandon - in tune with listeners' desires to connect and empathize with an artist and music. Her ever-evolving style has adopted the edge that wisdom has provided through the years, and it carries into the theme and feel of The Game, making it a compelling listen.

Expressing emotion through music comes easily to Alison, who has been singing since the age of four. Classically trained throughout her schooling, she tested her skills in various forms of performance: opera, musical theater, and contemporary folk. Bearing the cold and snow, Alison ventured to the University of Michigan where she studied music and psychology. It was there that she expanded her musical strengths, teaching herself to play the guitar. She soon discovered a penchant for songwriting. A poet at heart, Alison finally had a vocal outlet for her intense writings. The songs, a selection of ten written between 1996 and 1998, make up her debut album, The Good Person's Angel (recorded and released in August 2001).

Alison returned home to New York in 2000, where she has been working steadily at her craft. She finds her inspiration in her everyday life and from the lively city around her, which goes directly to her songs and fuels her live performances. The embodiment of her passion for her art and the honesty of her experiences make her a powerful watch. Audiences are riveted, offering pin-drop silence during a song and rousing applause afterward. Never one to play the same show twice, Alison regularly keeps her fans surprised with new songs or revamped versions of older material. She is a presence on stage - a light many can relate to and admire with equal ease, who always keeps her listeners coming back for more.

With The Game tucked under her belt, Alison Breitman is poised for success as an artist with an incomparable voice and a whole lot to say. This is a different side of Alison, one that brings a new level of energy to an already impressive body of work.

And the future only promises to reveal even more facets of this intriguingly complex and admirably talented woman.

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  • author: christopher

    i am in love with "when you're gone" i am just so in awe, i love this kind of music, alison get ready, you're on your way to becoming a new folk god, your joni, james, bob, all in one. you inspire me.

  • n/a
    author: christopher

    i am in love with u alison, she is so beautifully talented and just so, engaging this ride is just so intoxicating, i feel like she is just pouring out her heartache and pain of how love can just be so powerfully sad and enchanting at the same time, she blew me away.

  • The Ride
    author: Bry

    I just heard the song "The Ride" so far and im going to buy the cd now. I just need to say that this song is one of the best songs Ive heard in a long while. The emotion is melting me as i listen to it right now. Thank you Alison

  • running unsteady is the song of the decade
    author: PD

    To tell the honest truth when I first heard Alison Breitman sing I thought she was Australian or something - it is so rare here now to hear such disarming lyric honesty matched with original tunefulness in such a simple, complete manner. Her vocal, narrative and melodic accomplishment among US singer-songwriters sits so far above those of her contemporaries now that it is to be cherished just so much more.

  • running unsteady is the song of the decade
    author: PD

    To tell the honest truth when I first heard Alison Breitman sing I thought she was Australian or something - it is so rare here now to hear such disarming lyric honesty matched with original tunefulness in such a simple, complete manner. Her vocal, narrative and melodic accomplishment among US singer-songwriters sits so far above those of her contemporaries now that it is to be cherished just so much more.

  • Fantastic!
    author: Colleen Hendricks

    Fantastic! Nice refreshing sound... haunting melodies... sounds great for radio... Aimee Man influence mixed with a sultry blues feel. Original yet familiar.

  • Good disc--original; contemporary
    author: Midwest Tom

    Bought it for my wife who likes the McGarrigles, Shock, Talking Heads, B-52s, Brother Where Art Thou, and the Boss. I know she likes it because she won't let me borrow it.

  • fantastic
    author: Orlee

    Love this CD - carry it with me to work so that I can keep playing it all day! The music and lyrics are phenomenal - so sexy and fun. "You and I are mismatched like heels on cobblestone" - brilliant!

  • One of the best kept secrects in music. Her lyrics stick with you moments, hours and days after the song has ended. Make sure you listen to this cd!

  • lovely
    author: melanie

    this cd is a reminder that with good music, everything else just falls away

  • Great songs
    author: Michelle

    Great CD. I love "Again" and "Heavy".

  • Incredibly brilliant - definately in my CD player for the next few months!
    author: Amy Stanard

    Allison's lyrics are so amazing....she has touched on just about every emotion you feel coming in, going through, and ending a relationship. We've all had the '3am' knock on our door from that person we love but know we shouldn't be with. That song is perfect. Keep going girl!

  • She's a rising star
    author: Holly

    Alison's music has the feel of the early 70's. She reminds me of Carol King or Carly Simon. Her voice is pure and her lyrics are timeless. Start by listening to Get In The Game or Unknowing - you'll be hooked.

  • wonderful, soulful work!
    author: Rachel

    This CD is great...I love the insightful, beautiful songs. Super!!!

  • I think this girl might be John Lennon on the inside
    author: robert gurciullo
  • author: Sara

    Great CD to drive, make out or create to! I highly recommend it.

  • I loved Alison's sound the minute I heard it.
    author: Angel Eyes

    I heard about Alison's CD from Daily Candy, listened to a sampling of the songs, and loved it immediately. I love how the album showcases her voice, which is amazing and real, and I identify with her words, emotions and experiences. It's an exceptional work of art.

  • LOVE this cd
    author: Tracey

    This cd is with me wherever I go -- cd in the car; downloaded to iTunes and iPod. I was looking for songs that fit my ever-changing mood about love -- this is it!

  • absolutely breathtaking..what a treat
    author: Elizabeth Mirenda
  • Wonderful, excellent album!
    author: sleeplessinAZ

    This is a great album! I love both the catchy tunes and the ballads. Alison can rock and croon with the best of them. I can't get enough of this CD.

  • smart, understated songs
    author: Matt

    The Game is comprised of several very nice, smart and understated songs. Alison has a great voice but you never get the impression that she is trying hard to impress.

  • Beautiful!
    author: bethany

    I absolutely love this CD! Alison's voice is just beautiful! I'm looking forward to hearing more about her! Thanks!

  • her voice ranges from hoarse and raw to high and sweet. she seems, in turn, plaintive, vulnerable, and brave. she is a poet - listen to her twice; she will shake you up. fran balfour

  • lyrics & melody echo in your head
    author: Rachael

    melodic, poetic lyrics - the kind that make you think 'she found the words for my own feelings/thoughts!', reminded me a bit of Liz Phair in the mellowist of moods.

  • author: Outstandingly Beautiful

    I haven't taken it out of my CD player since I recieved it. It's absolutely brilliant. Thank you for your work!

  • This album is beautifully written, arranged, produced and performed.
    author: Jonny

    "The Game" does everything right. The songwriting is excellent, pretty and complex (but without being arrogant or confusing). The singing is perfect, as are the arrangements. Alison and co. made musically mature and smart choices with respect to production, sounds (love the round, 70s drum sounds) and mixing. "Heavy" (song 8) is my favorite; though the more I listen, the more other songs seem to be giving it a run for its money. Lovely.

  • author: big fan!

    this cd is great to listen to any time of the day. it has a diverse array of song types and great lyrics to sing along to. alison's voice is orriginal and captivating!

  • Love this CD - Amazing lyrics and the most beautiful voice!
    author: Obsessed with Alison

    This CD really wowed me. The words are so real, the music is so original and she has the most beautiful voice!! I can listen to this CD over and over again and not get bored. It's so impressive that Alison wrote all the lyrics and music herself and taught herself the guitar. She is so talented and will definitely be famous very soon!

  • we're back!
    author: dianne and lindsay

    obviously we love alison breitman...we just want you to know alz that we're behind you all the way. this cd is just another one of your masterpieces. good luck with all your future endeavors. love always and forever, your #1 fans

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