Following her 2008 album Wooden Houses, which still enjoys consistent sales figures today, Isgaard, together with her producer and fellow musician Jens Lueck, is now releasing a new album. The album, largely recorded between October 2011 and January 2012, is called "Playing God" and features 11 songs that are like musical stories; stories that are sometimes striking, sometimes quiet and full of tenderness, and where there are always things to discover "between the lines."
Some songs are significantly more intimate than many songs on the previous album, and Isgaard's vocals sound fragile, almost vulnerable and direct, whispering into the listener's ear. "Sad or thoughtful themes often move me more than anything else," says Isgaard, and she conveys this directly with her voice.
But other new influences are also present in Isgaard's music. Musically, the 70s were perhaps the most important years for pop and rock music ever (according to Jens Lueck), and they shaped both musicians' careers. Elements from this era can be found throughout "Playing God." Ethnic and world music, as well as avant-garde and classical influences, are further ingredients, as both musicians abhor boundaries in music. Isgaard's voice also reveals new facets; at times, it can be heard in "unusually low registers," but this also suits the small woman with the large voice excellently. "Playing God" – an album with a lot to listen to... best with headphones!
01 Northern Lights
02 Playing God
03 Failing
04 Golden Dust
05 Teardrops
06 Paradise
07 Time Trip
08 Fly
09 Scaring Me
10 The Water Came
11 Walking Down the Line
