WRECK OF THE DAY (’06) - ANNA NALICK
It took exposure on ABC’s “Grey’s Anatomy” for Anna Nalick’s “Breathe (2 AM)” to reach critical mass despite Columbia’s efforts during the course of an entire year to convince top 40 that it was being handed a hit — prime proof that FM radio has a misguided agenda (though adult top 40 and AC radio, thankfully, got it). The label has recrafted the artist with a rerelease of her accomplished “Wreck of the Day” CD, including a new version of the title track produced by Grammy Award winner Steve Lillywhite. “Wreck” redux showcases an unbridled vocal that takes the singer’s storytelling to lofty new heights along with skyscraping production that lends further credence to the idea that Nalick is the year’s best new artist. Billboard
