Picks and Pans Review: Imogen Heap

UPDATED 08/31/2009 at 01:00 AM EDT Originally published 08/31/2009 at 01:00 AM EDT

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You wouldn't expect someone who wore actual shrubbery in her hair at the '07 Grammys to make cookie-cutter pop. On her latest, Imogen Heap employs video-game sound effects, an Indian-influenced melody and what sounds like a jack-in-the-box—all in one song. While many arrangements are just too far-fetched, her androgynous voice continues to astound, especially on the romantic standout "2-1."

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