Album Review: Jessica Allyn gets inspired with 'Delusions of Grandeaur'

Jessica Allyn, Delusions of Grandeur

New York, NY

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For fans of: Amanda Palmer, The Smiths, Emilyn Brodsky, Cabaret Punk

By Star Child

Today marks the release of Jessica Allyn's new album, Delusions of Grandeur featuring 11 songs that showcase different stories themed around the 7 deadly sins. There are '90s, cabaret, soul, folk, and rock influences in the music that give the album a nice vibe. Jessica Allyn's music is complemented by Rob Franceschini on guitar, bass, piano, synth and string arrangement and Jason Foulke on drums. Furthermore, the songwriting throughout the release is mature, thoughtful, and smart. 

"The album is about the 7 deadly sins, and Delusions of Grandeur, a running theme in my life as of the last year, or so," Allyn says. "I write what I see, and so it's my personal experience with those two themes."

Jessica Allyn, Alyson Greenfield, Forever in Motion @ Shea Stadium, pics

The DIY venue in Brooklyn called Shea Stadium hosted a show last Sunday featuring Jessica Allyn, Alyson Greenfield, and Forever in Motion. Jessica had an angsy rock set featuring acoustic guitar and ukulele. "Professor Harold Hill" was great and the Madonna cover song was cool. Alyson Greenfield was fun with her lovely guitar and keyboard style folk music. "Understand the Sky" was the standout song. Finally, Brendon's Forever in Motion played us pretty acoustic songs.

Jessica Allyn


Alyson Greenfield


Forever in Motion