Product Description The follow up to the critically acclaimed debut album Angel Hat, Andrea Maxand's Paper Cut EP showcases her ability to the interpret and re-interpret her songs in full-on rock mode. Four of the songs are re-recordings of songs from Angel Hat complete with a rythm section, while the other two songs are brand new songs utilizing the same great harmonies and biting lyrics that peppered her debut. Review Maxand's first record, Angel Hat, was a pleasure from top to bottom, with smart, sad, plainspoken songs and tasteful arrangements -- Sean Nelson, The Stranger, July 20, 2002 About the Artist Andrea Maxand is a singer-songwriter from Seattle, Washington. She has been making music her entire life, starting with the piano and in recent years, the guitar. In 1997 she was living in Bellingham (a college town north of Seattle) and formed her first band, the Minerals. Performing and writing songs with the indie-pop group in Seattle and elsewhere formed the foundation for Maxand's clever songwriting style. After the band split, Maxand returned to her native Seattle and spent over a year writing new material. Laden with an array of fabulous music, she subsequently went into the studio to work with Chris Walla (of Death Cab for Cutie) for her solo debut, Angel Hat. The sparse arrangements highlight Maxand's remarkable vocals and biting lyrics. Angel Hat was released to some great critical acclaim, and Andrea was convinced to re-record some of those songs with a full band. With the help of Jason McGerr and Charles R. Keller (formerly of Eureka Farm and now of the amazing Seattle band Neo), Andrea recorded new material, again with the help of Chris Walla, which comprises her brand new EP Paper Cut. Now with a great rythm section, Andrea Maxand plans to fully support both releases with local shows and an upcoming tour. Thank you for listening. See more