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Album Review: ‘Sentimental Sparks’ by Marianne Engebretsen

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My Personal Favorites from the ‘Sentimental Sparks’ album

  • Someone to hold on to
  • Sentimental Sparks
  • When the Movie Ends

Personally, if I’m being completely honest, I loved all of the songs—they each had something to say that I needed to hear. Every one of them felt raw, honest, and beautifully brought to life by Marianne’s voice.

‘Sentimental Sparks’ is an album that deserves to be heard by many, because these songs hold stories that are human, real, and bound to connect with more than a few listeners.


‘Sentimental Sparks’ by Marianne Engebretsen

Rating: 5 out of 5.

Norwegian indie singer/songwriter Marianne Engebretsen comes to us once more, sharing a beautiful masterpiece—say hello to the ‘Sentimental Sparks’ album. This body of work holds feelings and emotions that are so real, captivating, and palpable that you won’t be able to stop yourself from pressing play over and over again. It’s a fantastic addition to both digital and physical collections, as well as a fine showcase of the talent and magic Marianne holds in both her voice and her pen.

These songs offer us tales, stories, and moments that are not only wonderfully cinematic but also alluring and inspiring to our senses. They allow us to feel and embrace the fact that we’re all going through life’s ups and downs in our own ways. The album beautifully captures the sweet and fragile truth of the human condition we all share, offering glimpses into moments of loss, hope, new beginnings, and small joys.

Marianne has given life to something truly special with the ‘Sentimental Sparks’ album, and she should be proud, because not many artists are able to speak so honestly to what dwells beneath the surface in all of us. So leave your worries behind, press play, and allow yourself to dive into the wonderful unknown that awaits within this album. I’m sure you’ll find a place where you can feel connected, heard, and understood.

Enjoy!

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“I picture eleven small embers that light up and offer a brief glimpse into what it means to be human. It’s about how quickly I lose perspective, about tiny moments that light up the heart, and about loss, hope, and new beginnings.”

Marianne Engebretsen about the ‘Sentimental Sparks’ Album