Aimee Allen
Aimee Allen (born February 2, 1979)] is an American singer-songwriter based… Read Full Bio ↴Aimee Allen (born February 2, 1979)] is an American singer-songwriter based in Los Angeles, California. She is currently the lead vocalist for the ska-punk band The Interrupters under the moniker Aimee Interrupter. As a singer-songwriter, she has collaborated with Mark Ronson, Sublime with Rome, Tim Armstrong of Rancid, Billie Joe Armstrong of Green Day, Linda Perry, Lee "Scratch" Perry, Jimmy Cliff, the Mighty Mighty Bosstones, Travis Barker, Dirty Heads, and Tom Morello.
Born and raised in the eclectic music scene of Missoula, Montana, Aimee developed her appreciation for many types of music, singing in clubs, from Punk to Hip Hop. At first glance, Aimee Allen piques curiosity with a face resembling a perfect blend of Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears, but performs pounding Hip Hop beats, crushing guitars, and Ani-like lyrics delivered with the raw emotion of Kurt Cobain and the raspy wail of Janis Joplin.
Aimee’s cancelled Elektra release in 2002, "I’d Start a Revolution, if I Could Get Up in the Morning," featured Spider as co-writer of five songs and producer of four. Other producers include Mark Ronson and Don Gilmore.
Aimee released a duet album, "Sitting in a Tree", with ex-boyfriend Scott Russo Of Unwritten Law in 2007.
Aimee has a song called "Cooties" on the Hairspray soundtrack. She is the only artist on the soundtrack that isn't in the movie (the song did play during the credits though).
Aimee's latest album "A Little Happiness" was released on July 21, 2009.
Anybody can have their "rock," "punk" or "folk" phase—real artists transcend boundaries and genres so gracefully that their fans hardly blink an eye. Aimee Allen is that type of songwriter. The explosive, outspoken voice behind modern rock monsters "Revolution" and "If It Feels Right" (not to mention contributions to the Grammy-nominated Hairspray soundtrack and multiple best-selling, critically-acclaimed artists) unveils a more serene side of her personality on A Little Happiness. Despite her decision to record the album in the depths of a desolate Indiana winter, Happiness radiates her sense of home in the California sunshine—its 11 introspective, largely acoustic tracks conjure the simple bliss of a drive down to the Pacific.
After separating with boyfriend and collaborator Scott Russo of Unwritten Law (Scott & Aimee collaborated on "Sitting in a Tree" in 2007), Allen’s quest to embark on her solo project was interrupted by a random gang assault outside of an L.A. recording studio last summer. “I never thought I would be able to sing again,” she remarks. “I have some memory loss, too, which is great. Turns out getting nearly beaten to death was probably the greatest thing that ever happened to me.” Allen did recuperate, recovering just in time to perform her songs for punk-rock Presidential candidate Ron Paul before a sold-out arena in Minneapolis. Still, the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder altered her outlook on music. “Anything that was distorted, loud or angry overloaded my senses,” she says. Reggae always makes me happy, so this record has a lot of that sprinkled in, and I’m excited that I made a record where I can smile and dance onstage, instead of scream at people every night.”
Allen’s strongest collection of songs to date honors the painful journey she took to create them. "I've made a lot of lyrically shocking and dark music in the past. But once you have a brush with death, things change. I'm just stoked I've made a record that shines a little light, ya know?"
http://www.aimeeallen.com
For info on the French singer Aimée Allen, check her last.fm artist page.
Born and raised in the eclectic music scene of Missoula, Montana, Aimee developed her appreciation for many types of music, singing in clubs, from Punk to Hip Hop. At first glance, Aimee Allen piques curiosity with a face resembling a perfect blend of Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears, but performs pounding Hip Hop beats, crushing guitars, and Ani-like lyrics delivered with the raw emotion of Kurt Cobain and the raspy wail of Janis Joplin.
Aimee’s cancelled Elektra release in 2002, "I’d Start a Revolution, if I Could Get Up in the Morning," featured Spider as co-writer of five songs and producer of four. Other producers include Mark Ronson and Don Gilmore.
Aimee released a duet album, "Sitting in a Tree", with ex-boyfriend Scott Russo Of Unwritten Law in 2007.
Aimee has a song called "Cooties" on the Hairspray soundtrack. She is the only artist on the soundtrack that isn't in the movie (the song did play during the credits though).
Aimee's latest album "A Little Happiness" was released on July 21, 2009.
Anybody can have their "rock," "punk" or "folk" phase—real artists transcend boundaries and genres so gracefully that their fans hardly blink an eye. Aimee Allen is that type of songwriter. The explosive, outspoken voice behind modern rock monsters "Revolution" and "If It Feels Right" (not to mention contributions to the Grammy-nominated Hairspray soundtrack and multiple best-selling, critically-acclaimed artists) unveils a more serene side of her personality on A Little Happiness. Despite her decision to record the album in the depths of a desolate Indiana winter, Happiness radiates her sense of home in the California sunshine—its 11 introspective, largely acoustic tracks conjure the simple bliss of a drive down to the Pacific.
After separating with boyfriend and collaborator Scott Russo of Unwritten Law (Scott & Aimee collaborated on "Sitting in a Tree" in 2007), Allen’s quest to embark on her solo project was interrupted by a random gang assault outside of an L.A. recording studio last summer. “I never thought I would be able to sing again,” she remarks. “I have some memory loss, too, which is great. Turns out getting nearly beaten to death was probably the greatest thing that ever happened to me.” Allen did recuperate, recovering just in time to perform her songs for punk-rock Presidential candidate Ron Paul before a sold-out arena in Minneapolis. Still, the lingering effects of post-traumatic stress disorder altered her outlook on music. “Anything that was distorted, loud or angry overloaded my senses,” she says. Reggae always makes me happy, so this record has a lot of that sprinkled in, and I’m excited that I made a record where I can smile and dance onstage, instead of scream at people every night.”
Allen’s strongest collection of songs to date honors the painful journey she took to create them. "I've made a lot of lyrically shocking and dark music in the past. But once you have a brush with death, things change. I'm just stoked I've made a record that shines a little light, ya know?"
http://www.aimeeallen.com
For info on the French singer Aimée Allen, check her last.fm artist page.
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Aimee Allen Lyrics
A Little Happiness When nothing matters, no, and you're not sure if it…
Calling The Maker Get my money back, pay my bail Put me baby in…
Change In Weather I hit rock bottom, Slapped and shot him, Got him black and…
Cooties They came from way far out in outer space She's hard…
Crazy Baby I think I've gone crazy And if you want me…
Cry Me A River Now you say you're lonely You cried the whole night through …
Emergency Don't touch me Trust me U disgust me Try to shove me in…
Girlfriend You fuck me then you leave You sweat upon my sheets…
God Talks Nothing ever happens here So I learned to dance in front o…
Good Times I got cigarettes and futon on the floor I got my…
Here's That Rainy Day Maybe I should have saved those left over dreams Funny, but…
I You fuck me then you leave You sweat upon my sheets…
I'm Here Don't talk anymore We've been through this before My head …
I'm Not Your Girlfriend You fuck me then you leave You sweat upon my sheets…
If It Feels Right You make me happy You are standing in my way You make…
In The Sun I want to live in my TV Where everyone is so…
La la land I'm writing you letters Tearing your pictures, saying goodb…
Last Day What I did to build it You just broke it down What…
Lean Into Me I'm on a plane to leave Hanging in the air between…
Miss America Everything gets old Everyone is dull It's always raining …
Oblivion Pharoah Monch w-w-w-w-with Aimee Allen Okay, whatever, obliv…
On Vacation Ummm... You think I'm sad Think I'm blue Now, that I'm no…
Revolution Hey kids, rock 'n' roll That's how I lost control…
Santeria I don't practice santeria, I ain't got no crystal ball Well…
Save me Had a bad day, don't talk to me, Gonna ride this…
Silence Is Violence Another song To signify whats wrong Another sunny day that t…
Stripper Friends All my stripper friends All my ex-boyfriends We all want the…
Too Fucked Up for Love Where my bitches at? Where my hoes? All the friends that I…
Wasting My Youth Wasting my youth Waiting for you Come get it I'm just wastin…
You Stepped Out Of A Dream You stepped out of a dream You are too wonderful to…