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Anne Bandez (known as Little Annie / Annie Anxiety), is a versatile American singer, painter and performance artist renowned for her extensive collaborations across various music genres since the late 1970s. Her artistic journey has seen her work with a diverse array of musicians, contributing significantly to the experimental and avant-garde scenes. This collection features the cream of her many collaborations with some of the best known names in the alternative music world: Marc Almond (Soft Cell), Coil, Swans, Bonnie ‘Prince’ Billy, Baby Dee, Kid Congo Powers (Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, The Gun Club, The Cramps), Paul Wallfisch (The Ministry Of Wolves, Ex-Swans) and Larsen. A common atmosphere brings these tracks together; lamenting torch songs, esoteric electronics, melancholic pianos, avant-garde lounge. It is a collection for dark, candle-lit corners of smoky cabaret bars and secret speakeasy clubs. Annie's career is a testament to her adaptability and innovative spirit, seamlessly blending music, visual arts and literature to create a unique and enduring artistic legacy.‘With’ has been mastered by Martin Siewert with cover paintings by Little Annie

TRACK LISTING

1 Little Annie W/ Marc Almond - Yesterday When I Was Young
2 Little Annie W/ Coil - Things Happen
3 Little Annie W/ Kid Congo - The Weather The War
4 Little Annie W/ Paul Wallfisch - Isle Of Weeping Ladies
5 Little Annie W/ Baby Dee & Bonnie Prince Billy - State Of Grace
6 Little Annie W/ Larsen - Lefrak City Limits
7 Little Annie W/ Paul Wallfisch - The Soul Of August
8 Little Annie W/ Swans - Some Things We Do