Anna Duboc: Once in a Blue Moon
Anna Duboc Reflects on Love, Identity and the Passage Into Adulthood on New EP, 'Once in a Blue Moon'
by Jack Rush
Singer-songwriter Anna Duboc presents a thoughtful examination of personal growth on Once in a Blue Moon, a seven-track EP that explores the uncertainties accompanying the transition into adulthood. Combining contemporary pop arrangements with elements of rock and traditional balladry, the collection reveals an artist developing a distinctive musical perspective.
Co-written and co-produced by Anna Duboc, the recording features accomplished musicians including Rhonda Smith, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Gary Novak. Their contributions lend depth and refinement to compositions that balance melodic accessibility with emotionally complex subject matter.
Opening selection "Give Me the Night" establishes a relaxed musical atmosphere beneath reflections on romantic disappointment. "Toxin" introduces a more assertive character, employing electric guitars and layered harmonies to examine the contradictions of an unhealthy attachment.
The contemplative "Object of Affection" addresses the emotional consequences of loving someone struggling with addiction, while "Willing to Give" develops from delicate piano passages into a more expansive arrangement.
Particularly affecting is "Roadkill," a meditation on uncertainty, unrealized expectations, and the uneasy recognition that adulthood rarely unfolds according to plan. Its restrained opening allows the composition's emotional significance to emerge naturally.
The concluding title track returns to themes of memory and unresolved affection, bringing the collection to a subdued, reflective close.
Throughout Once in a Blue Moon, Anna Duboc demonstrates an appreciation for musical craftsmanship and lyrical sincerity. The result is a promising artistic statement that approaches the complexities of growing older with sensitivity, ambition, and an emerging sense of creative independence.
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