Rock Music News: Tarah Who?- The Collaboration Project (2024)

Album Review by Anselm AndersonFrench-born multi-instrumentalist Tarah.G.Carpenter has seemed to be around a while with her punk project Tarah Who?. I first covered her for this blog shortly after the then duo's inception in 2016. The band's bold lyricism and in-your-face punk attitude was enough to shake up the rock scene. After a slew of EP 's and full-lengths, Tarah Who? has released the ambitious The Collaboration Project, an album designed to bring together some of the brightest talents fro

Album Review by Anselm AndersonFrench-born multi-instrumentalist Tarah.G.Carpenter has seemed to be around a while with her punk project Tarah Who?. I first covered her for this blog shortly after the then duo's inception in 2016. The band's bold lyricism and in-your-face punk attitude was enough to shake up the rock scene. After a slew of EP 's and full-lengths, Tarah Who? has released the ambitious The Collaboration Project, an album designed to bring together some of the brightest talents fro

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Tarah Who?- The Collaboration Project

Album Review by Anselm Anderson
French-born multi-instrumentalist Tarah.G.Carpenter has seemed to be around a while with her punk project Tarah Who?. I first covered her for this blog shortly after the then duo's inception in 2016. The band's bold lyricism and in-your-face punk attitude was enough to shake up the rock scene.
 After a slew of EP 's and full-lengths, Tarah Who? has released the ambitious The Collaboration Project, an album designed to bring together some of the brightest talents from the Independent Music circuit. Produced by Tarah, Alanis Morissette guitarist Jason Orme and L7 producer Norm Block, Tarah Who? is now a solo project following the departure of drummer Coralie Herve. Tarah.G.Carpenter takes on the role of drummer, guitarist, singer and producer as she teams up with an array of talent to sing songs based on social and political issues of the day.
The song opens with the firebrand  punk anthem 'Asian Blood', takes aim at ageism in the music and movie industry. Tarah's aggression for fierce riffs and angry vocals continues on 'Royal Knight' with artist Laura Chevalier. The track's distorted riffs mesmerise over the duo's hypnotic vocals. The album continues to explore topics close to the artists' hearts involved through a blend of punk and grunge.  There are other styles incorporated into the songs like 'Yay or Nay' has a Latino influence with Brazilian band Faul featuring on drums. 'Push Me' is a defiant take on the "American Dream" with razor riffs from English Alt Rock act Yur Mum.
The Collaboration Project proves a success with musicianship and thought provoking lyrics adding to the talents of Tarah Who?. Each track doesn't feel tiring or attempting to fill up any minutes on the album. It 's made with intentions of raising the profiles of the Independent Musicians out there. 'The Showdown' is an easy on the ear track features Tarah's wife and Scottish musician Fraser Campbell, who arranges the strings.
Overall, I feel this project works for Tarah Who? and the many collaborators. The songs are well produced and offer something for everyone with it's lyrical content and riffage.
Rating 8.5/10
'The Collaboration Project' is now available via all streaming platforms.
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